INDIANAPOLIS — Thousands of FFA members from 856 FFA chapters in 12 states have finished a huge effort to connect with local farmers, and many of those members dedicated to agricultural education are celebrating this week. One FFA chapter in Alabama, though, may be smiling wider than the rest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Organizations Want One FTA with EU
Some agricultural organization have sent a letter to the Obama administration and Congress expressing concern that a proposed free trade agreement between the United States and the European Union might fall short of long-established U.S. objectives for trade pacts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Another Weed
Everett Griner tells us about another weed imported making trouble for our farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Deadline Approaching for REAP Applications
Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack has released a report highlighting USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program and reminds producers interested in REAP that the deadline for funding this year is coming up March 30, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Canned Salmon
Extension health expert Julie Kennel says that canned and fresh salmon offer comparable health benefits. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Beef Checkoff Dollars Educating Consumers
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, Jim Riddle from Opelika, Alabama explains why he feels the checkoff is an excellent thing for cattle producers to have. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
House Budget Committee Releases Budget Resolution
House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan has released the committee’s Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Resolution calling for some 30-billion in budget savings from ag reforms. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Growing Population
Everett Griner explains how food production is still fundamental. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention is Next Week
The 2012 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is coming up next week in Huntsville, and Dr. Billy Powell said they are excited about new changes made for the trade show. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Looking at 2012 Peanut Prospects
At a recent meeting, discussions were held as to what some are looking at as to how many acres of peanuts may be planted here in the Southeast this year as Tyron Spearman looks at what was said. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …