In this week’s “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs we have Joe Ezzard, Mid-Georgia Livestock Market Manager, who notes that BQA is a very important thing to have in order to produce the kind of product he wants his family to eat with him every night. Download Audio Get to know …
Tomatoes Could Hold Cancer Cure
Scientists have discovered the nutrient, lycopene, which is found in cooked tomatoes, can slow the growth – and even kill – the cancer cells that hijack a body’s healthy blood supply. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …
Peanuts Fields Affected by Dry Conditions & Do Not Over-plant Peanuts
Peanut fields, not only in our country, but also in Argentina are being affected by dry weather conditions as Tyron Spearman has that story along with a note about not planting too many peanuts this year. Weather: Download Audio Planting: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Continued Dialog Needed Regarding DOL’s On-Farm Child Labor Rules
Agriculture has responded positively to the news from the Department of Labor that it will re-propose the parental exemption in the child labor rule. But some say that the real issue under the proposed rules is not being addressed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
UGA to Host Southeast Hay Convention
The University of Georgia’s Forage Team invites producers to attend the 5th Annual Southeast Hay Convention coming up March 6th & 7th in Tifton, Ga. The event will take place at the UGA-Tifton Campus Conference Center and includes Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Bugs, Bugs and More Bugs
There is a new nemesis to our producers, the Asian Stink Bug. Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
Peanut Price Update & New Water Use Tool
Today Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut price update along with information about a new tool that may be coming soon to help growers with water usage. Price: Download Audio Tool: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …
Southeastern Producers Receive Value Added Producer Grants
USDA has selected 298 recipients in 44 states and Puerto Rico to receive business development assistance through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. The following reports have the specifics regarding the Southeast region. For a complete list of recipients receiving grants click here. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Alabama Promoting Beef for Heart Health Month
February is Heart Health Month and Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s said all this month they will be promoting the healthy aspects of beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
Monsanto Fund Announces America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education
The Monsanto Fund has announced their newest program: America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education. Grow Rural Education gives farmers the opportunity to nominate a public school district in their community to compete for a grant of either $10,000 or $25,000, to enhance education in the areas of math and/or science. The following interview with Stan Usery, America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education …