Work Officially Started on 2012 Ag Spending Plan

A House Appropriations Subcommittee has started mark up on a 17.2-billion dollar 2012 ag spending 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 Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Growers Reminded about Signup Deadlines

Today Tyron Spearman has a reminder of an important enrollment date coming up in just one week. 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

Massive Cuts to Agriculture Would Kill Programs That Benefit All Americans

Washington, DC (May 24, 2011) – The Agriculture Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations is proposing to slash over a billion dollars from Farm Bill conservation and renewable energy programs. These cuts will undermine rural economies, wildlife, and investments in America’s energy future. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …

Drought Creating a Challenging Start for GA Cotton Farmers

Due to the persistent drought, Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton says cotton farmers are currently running about 5 percent behind the five year planting average. But that isn’t the only challenge the weather is creating for growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

Active Storm Season May Help Dry Conditions

Dry conditions are really having an effect on planting progress here in the Southeast but Tyron Spearman reports predictions are for an active storm season which may bring some wet weather. 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, …

Growing More

Farm production is still rising. 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

Ag in Review for the Week of May 16, 2011

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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, …

AL Disaster Assistance Webinar Showcases Collaborative Efforts

In the following report Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillian speaks on the webinar that was held late last week to update producers impacted by the recent tornadoes on the recovery resources that may be available to them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

National Peanut Lab Sees Budget Cuts

Budget cuts continue to affect areas of agriculture as Tyron Spearman reports that includes the National Peanut Lab in Dawson, Georgia. 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 …

A Long History

Corn, one of the oldest, most versatile crops in the world, has a long history. Everett Griner tells us about some of this history. 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 …