Alabama cattle producers have approved the increase of their state beef checkoff from 50 cents to one dollar which Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says starts January 1, 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 Screwworm OverviewJune …
Guessing Game
2012 planning has many issues. Everett Griner explains. 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
Review Shows Positive Returns from Cotton Research & Promotion Program
An in-depth, independent economic effectiveness study of the Cotton Research and Promotion Program concluded that the Program generates a positive return for U.S. cotton producers and importers of cotton products. Bill Gillon, President and CEO of the Cotton Board gives us the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Merck Helping Cattle Producers Fight Parasites
Merck Animal Health is committed to helping cattle producers with innovative animal health products and services and cattle tech services veterinarian Dr. Harold Newcombe said that includes parasite control. Download Audio To learn more log on to the Merck Animal Health website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Super Committee Proposal Not Necessarily Starting Point for 2012 Farm Bill
The draft farm bill developed for the failed deficit reduction super committee by Ag Committee leaders is not likely to automatically become the starting point for 2012 farm bill negotiations next summer. 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 …
Holiday Giving
One of USDA’s main resources to fighting hunger is its partnership with food banks. 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
BASF Excited to Bring New Herbicide to Market for Glyphosate-Resistance
Dan Westberg Technical Market Manager with BASF says they are proud of their efforts in partnering with growers to manage resistant weeds and says they are excited to expand that partnership in 2012 with the addition of Zidua. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Alabama Forage and Grassland Conference is this Week
The 2011 Alabama Forage and Grassland Conference is coming up Thursday, December 1st at Lake Guntersville State Park and Gregory Dansby with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama hopes producers will attend to learn more about grazing and land management systems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
La Niña
Everett Griner tells us how the early signs are pointing to another dry year. 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
NCBA Monitoring GIPSA Rule Discussions
While the first two of the proposed GIPSA rules won’t impact cattle producers, Colin Woodall with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said they will still be watching what happens with those two very closely. 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 …