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Concerns over Possible Food Safety Inspectors Furlough
If across-the-board budget cuts take place as scheduled on March 1, then Department of Agriculture inspectors could be furloughed meaning meatpacking plants would have to temporarily shut down. And National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, said that would have a real impact on producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Dust Bowl II
Everett Griner tells us why another dust bowl is not likely. 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 Still Number One Industry in AL
Alabama Agribusiness Council Executive Director Leigha Cauthen says they are excited to announce that agriculture remains the number one industry in AL, generating $70.4 billion annually and providing more than 580,295 jobs. Download Audio For complete access to the study visit the Alabama Cooperative Extension website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Florida Beef Council Receives Federation Grant
During the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention held last week in Tampa, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said they received a Federation of State Beef Council grant for a project they plan to put on late this spring. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Georgia Beef Heading back to Southern Women’s Show
At the Southern Women’s Show coming up this weekend in Savannah, beef will be making a return appearance as Josh White with the Georgia Beef Board, said this will once again be a great opportunity to get beef in front of many consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Russia Bans U.S. Meat Products
U.S. agricultural officials are reacting to Russia’s suspension of meat imports from the U.S. as Gary Crawford has the story. 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 …
2013 Farm Bill
Well, last minute action by our Congress saved farmers for the 2013 crop season. Everett Griner looks at what is ahead for the new Farm Bill. 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 …
Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk on Russia’s Suspension of U.S. Meat Exports
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2013 – United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk today issued the following statement in response to Russia’s suspension of U.S. meat imports: 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 …
Alabama Beef Ambassador Enjoying Experience
The 2013 National Beef Ambassador team was in Tampa, Florida last week for the Cattle Industry Convention, as Chandler Mulvaney from Opelika, Alabama told me being a part of the team has been an amazing experience thus far and he looks forward to the rest of the year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …