For landowners with issues concerning feral swine, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind you that funding is available through Alabama’s Wild Pig Damage Management Program. But those interested need to apply by February 19. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Proposed Budget Would Increase Ag Research
In his 2017 budget proposal, President Obama will include an increase in federal spending for agriculture research and development. 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 …
Outlook on 2016 Crops
Tyron Spearman has information that was given recently about 2016 crops and which ones some feel could be planted in fields across he Southeast. 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 …
Voluntary Conservation Journey
Today, Cathy Isom has a story about how one farmer’s experience of voluntary conservation efforts have grown over a five decade period. 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 …
Florida Veteran, Small and New Farmer Workshop
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to invite those interested to attend the Veteran, Small and New Farmer Workshop in Monticello on February 16. Register free by February 9 on-line at http://www.farmcredit-fl.com/workshop.aspx or call 850-526-4910. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Georgia Cotton Producers to Vote on Assessment for Market Order
Now through March 8, Georgia cotton farmers have the opportunity to vote on assessment for market order to renew the $1 bale assessment which funds the Georgia Cotton Commission. 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 …
NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 9.1 Million Acres of Cotton in 2016
From the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS, Tenn. – U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.1 million cotton acres this spring, up 6.2 percent from 2015, according to the National Cotton Council’s 35th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. (see table below) Upland cotton intentions are 8.9 million acres, up 5.7 percent from 2015, while extra-long staple (ELS) intentions of 208,000 …
Alabama Legislature Opens 2016 Session
The 2016 Alabama legislative session got underway last week in Montgomery. And executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, has an update on what transpired. 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 …
Florida Lawmakers Look at Early Start to 2018 Session
Today, Florida State House members are scheduled to consider an early start to the 2018 legislative session, similar to a decision that moved up the beginning of this year’s session. According to The News Service of Florida, the proposal (PCB GOAS 16-01), going before the Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, calls for the 2018 session to begin Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending February 12, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about the cotton industry’s disappointment in Agriculture Secretary Vilsack’s decision concerning making cottonseed eligible for USDA safety net programs, the signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal agreement by member nations, commodity certificates Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …