At least one expert believes that talk of cotton’s acreage decline in 2012 might be overstated. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
La Nina Shifting Tornado Alley South
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey explains why the Southeast is seeing a significant increase in severe weather and tornadoes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
Invasive Species Eradication Efforts are Nationwide
Invasive pest are a real nuisance to our specialty crop growers nationwide and Rebecca Blue, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, talks on how they go about eradicating these destructive pest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
Alabama Cattlemen Prepare for Legislative Session
Two weeks from today the 2012 Alabama legislative session gets underway as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they will be there representing cattlemen. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
NCBA Responds to Legislation to Mandate On-Farm Production Practices
WASHINGTON (Jan. 23, 2011) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Bill Donald criticized legislation introduced by Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) that would codify an agreement between the Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers establishing federally mandated egg production practices. Donald said the legislation would set a dangerous precedent for allowing the federal government to …
Helping Out
Farmers stand together in time of need. Everett Griner tells us how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
New USDA Energy Website
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says in an effort for rural Americans to have a good understanding about what bioenergy opportunities are available to them, USDA has launched a new energy website. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Peanut Contract Update & Lower Cotton Price May Help Peanuts
There was an update to peanut contracts last week but only in one area as Tyron Spearman has the latest there, along with information on how the lower cotton prices we’ve been seeing may help peanuts. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
Alabama Suffers Serious Tornado Damage
Agriculture Food Safety Inspectors have been deployed in Alabama after this mornings severe weather as this is a release from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries: MONTGOMERY – Due to the widespread tornado damage in the early morning hours today, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has activated the Emergency Operations Center at the department headquarters in Montgomery. …
Reminder to Producers Regarding CSP Funding Deadline
A quick reminder to producers regarding the January 27, 2012 deadline for the first ranking period of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Stewardship Program. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio FL – Ken Morgan: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …