Corn is likely the world’s oldest crop. Everett Griner tells us some facts about corn today. 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
Poultry Industry Reiterates Concerns Expressed in NAS Report
Washington, D.C. – December 1, 2011 – The National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and U.S. Poultry and Egg Association reiterated numerous concerns that were expressed in a report released yesterday by the National Academy of Sciences’ National Research Council titled, “The Potential Consequences of Public Release of Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Establishment-Specific Data.” Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Farm Bill Hearing to Resume
Farm Bill hearings are set to resume at the end of January or the beginning of February. 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
Ag Exports Down – Imports Up
USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says the latest ag export forecasts for this fiscal year show a decline from 2011. 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 …
Get an Early Start on Weed Control with Monsanto’s Roundup Ready Plus
As our cotton farmers turn their attention to the planning of their 2012 crop, Monsanto’s Chris Reat says that the Roundup Ready Plus Solutions Platform now allows for earlier applications, so they can get a head-start on weed control. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Animal Disease Traceability Comment Period Soon to End
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack reminds livestock producers they have until December 9th to make comments on USDA’s proposed rule for animal disease traceability. Download Audio To make a comment go to http://www.regulations.gov/. 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, …
Feeding Our Troops in the Field
Feeding our military in combat areas is a very important task and the following two reports have the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service’s Richard Boyd with more details on the effort. Download Audio 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 …
More Budget Discussions Coming & No Peanut Contracts Yet for 2012
Looks like more discussions will be taking place concerning the budget situation in our nation’s capitol as Tyron Spearman has the latest information on that along with a look at where peanut contracts stand at this time. Budget: Download Audio Peanuts: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Animal Welfare
Modern farming has become very protective for animals. Everett Griner tells us how. 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
Dust Bill Heads to House Floor with Bipartisan Support
NCBA Commends Committee Support of Farm Dust Bill: WASHINGTON (Nov. 30, 2011) – The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce today, Nov. 30, 2011, voted in support of H.R. 1633, the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011. The legislation passed (33-16) through the full committee with bipartisan support and will head to the full House of …