Montgomery, AL –The release of preliminary 2012 Census of Agriculture results today shows strong trends for the future of Alabama Agriculture. Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan stated, “I am very encouraged to see that Alabama farms sold $5.6 billion in agricultural products in 2012, a 26% increase from 2007. This double digit growth in Alabama farm products sold …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the 2012 Census of Agriculture preliminary results: “The preliminary data released today provide a snapshot of a strong rural America that has remained stable during difficult economic times. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
World Ag Sector Will Continue to Grow in Next Decade
David Stallings, analyst and coordinator of USDA’s Ten Year Agricultural Projections Report, says the U.S. and world agricultural sectors will continue to grow over the next decade. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
True Labeling
The F.D.A. continues to fight for true labeling. Everett Griner tells us about this battle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …
CattleFax Analyst Speaks in Alabama
Cattle producers and ranchers are always seeking information on markets and other issues they deal with on their operations. Well today, during the Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention in Montgomery, CattleFax market analyst Troy Applehans talked about many of those issues. I caught up with him afterwards and we discussed expansion, feed costs and of course their projections for cattle prices. Download …
Peanut Farm Bill Meetings
In various areas across the Southeast, meetings are being held to discuss farm bill programs for peanut farmers. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
Joy Ride Over for High Farm Incomes
Agriculture analyst David Stallings says that USDA’s Agricultural 10 year Projections show that the record prices and incomes that many farmers have enjoyed over the past few years are coming to an end. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
Florida Water Advocates May Have to Put Hopes on Ice
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 18, 2014 ………. Advocates of cleaning Florida’s threatened rivers, bays and natural springs will have to tread water for a few more legislative sessions. Two large water measures are floating in the Senate this year. And at least two hundred water advocates from across the state rallied outside the Historic …
Final 2013 Peanut Figures and Alabama Peanut Producers Holding Farm Bill Meetings
Tyron Spearman runs through the final numbers from the 2013 peanut crop, and also has information about farm bill meetings being put together by the Alabama Peanut Producers Association. Numbers: Download Audio Meetings: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
Florida Farmers Have Until February 21 to Signup for Special Initiatives
Florida farmers and ranchers have until this Friday, February 21, to apply for special conservation initiatives through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. One of those initiatives is the Gulf of Mexico Initiative, as Santa Rosa County farmer Mickey Diamond explains just some of the practices it covers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …