WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2011 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson announced today that FSA has significantly reduced the number of civil rights complaints in fiscal year 2010 to the lowest level in the agency’s history, while increasing the number of loans and dollar amount obligated to programs dedicated to minority and women farmers …
Storm Denim Adds Value to Cotton’s Most Important Product
There is no doubt that the denim market is crucial to keeping the cotton industry thriving and that’s why Cotton Incorporated CEO Berrye Worsham says they have worked to improve that product through their storm denim technology. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
2011 Georgia Peanut Tour
The Georgia Peanut Commission is hosting its 25th Annual Peanut Tour in Bainbridge, GA and we spoke to the chairman of the tour this year, Billy Mills, on what they hope attendees will gain from the event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
FTA Ball in President’s Court
Kent Bacus with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says while the GSP legislation now heads to the House for their consideration, ultimatley the ball for getting the pending free trade agreements put together is in the President’s court. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Demos to Feature Energy Grasses and Organic
The 34th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo is coming up on October 18-20, 2011, and Executive Director Chip Blalock says their field demos this year will include an organic plot as well as continued research on energy grasses. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
The Food Dialogues
Two national surveys about food and how it produced were released recently during “The Food Dialogues,” a town hall-style discussion presented by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance. Download Audio
Bumble Bees Too
The bumble bee population is in decline. Everett Griner talks about what is being done 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 Enhancement …
Peanut Crop Prediction Drops Again
USDA’s predictions for this year’s peanut crop have dropped again as Tyron Spearman looks at the latest numbers. Download Audio
Vilsack Defends Emphasis on Small and Local Farms
Some have questioned the current administration’s emphasis on small and local farms, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says it’s all apart of growing and maintaining a productive ag sector. Download Audio 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 …
Alabama’s Best Burger On-Line Voting Ends Friday
Voting for Alabama’s Best Burger contest ends this weekend, as Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association reminds everyone to get their votes in. Download Audio Vote by this Friday for Alabama’s Best Burger at bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …