Some NASS Surveys Rotate Years

There are various surveys that USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service conducts each and every year. But according to Jay Johnson, director of the Eastern Field Offices for NASS, there are also some that only happen every other year, or possibly even every three years. Play Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …

Congress Told TPP is Coming

There has been a lot of talk about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement the past few days, as last week the White House let Congress know it will be bringing TPP to lawmakers in a move that was intended to bring new energy to the discussions. The move came during this presidential campaign that has both major party candidates coming …

Low Feed Prices Could Help Boost Livestock Production Output Next Year

When USDA released their August crop production report last Friday, it showed that both the U.S. corn and soybean crop is expected to see a record harvest this year. And while corn growers may be watching what could be the biggest crop in history develop, this does affect the price. USDA lowered its corn average price forecast by 7 ½ …

Landowners in Florida Reminded EQIP Signup is Underway

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants producers to know that signup is underway for 2017 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Christine Coffin, district conservationist in the Florida City NRCS field office, explains. Play Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

Alabama Landowners Reminded NRCS Program Signups are Underway

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind landowners across the state the signup period for 2017 programs is underway and will be until October 14th. You’ve heard us say before that continuous signup is available for these programs and Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist for programs for Alabama NRCS, explains why there is a deadline. Play Audio …

Next Farm Bill Facing Different Scenario for Agriculture

We told you a few weeks ago that work has already begun by some not only in agriculture, but also by a few lawmakers to start looking at what needs to be done for the next farm bill. Bob Redding, who represents peanut growers in Washington D.C., says the dynamics going into the next farm bill are different from what …

Alabama Best Steak Contest Announces Fiery 4

Alabama’s Best Steak Contest has now moved into a new phase after the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association announced it is down to the last four. In our weekly beef checkoff report, Erin Beasley tells us which restaurants are in the Fiery Four. Play Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Georgia Beef Board Meets with Producers

Each year the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association holds their Regional Roundups at locations across the state and this year is no exception. As a matter of fact, the Georgia Beef Board will also be at these events informing producers about the activities associated with their beef checkoff. And Kaytlyn Malia says the first event took place Tuesday. Play Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …

Florida Beef Council Hosting Food Blogger Event

The Florida Beef Checkoff will be busy this weekend working with a group of folks who are on social media with consumers. In this week’s beef checkoff report, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council tells us about their upcoming event with Food Bloggers. Play Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …

Alabama Cattlemen Watching Legislature

The Alabama Legislature is back in Montgomery for a special session, and while the topics scheduled to be discussed may not involve agriculture, Dr. Bill Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says it is going to keep an eye on things just in case. Play Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …