Everett Griner tells us why the labor force in the south is shrinking. 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
Many Pastures Still in Poor Condition
While U.S. pasture and rangeland conditions remain at a high percentage in the poor category this week, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey said there are some areas where conditions are much better. 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, …
Slaughterhouse Approved to Resume Operations
The California slaughterhouse which was recently shutdown due to allegations of cruelty and food safety based on a video released by an animal welfare group, has been approved by USDA to reopen. The Food Safety and Inspection Service evaluated the slaughterhouse’s action plan which Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
USDA Now Forecasting Record Farm Income This Year
USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says they are now forecasting farm income to set a new record in 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Livestock Producers Affected by Disasters Urged to Keep Good Records
WASHINGTON, August 29, 2012 — USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia today urged livestock producers affected by natural disasters such as Hurricane Isaac to keep thorough records of their livestock and feed losses, including additional expenses for such things as feed purchases because of lost supplies. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
AL NRCS Received Huge Response for Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative
AL NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says they were extremely pleased by the farmer response they received for the Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative. 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 …
Food Price Impacts from Drought will be Incremental
USDA economist Ricky Volpe says the rising price of commodities will eventually translate to an increase in food prices, but not right away. 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 …
Food Safety Not Mentioned in 2012 GOP Platform
There hasn’t been any mentions in the 2012 GOP Platform regarding any potential cuts to food safety efforts. 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, …
Emergency Grazing to Assist Ranchers Impacted by Drought Extended
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2012—As the Obama Administration continues to support farmers and businesses impacted by the drought, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a two-month extension for emergency grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres, freeing up forage and feed for ranchers as they look to recover from this challenging time. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
USDA Designates Cherokee County in Alabama as a Primary Natural Disaster Area With Assistance to Producers in Georgia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2012 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Cherokee County in Alabama as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. 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, …