WHIP For Quail

Landowners who would like to see more Bobwhite Quail on their property can get some cost share help from the Alabama USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …

USDA Competing for Dollars

According to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns, those in agriculture are not the only ones hoping to secure funding.  Report (1:00 wma)   Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …

AL Cattlemen’s Foundation Sets Up Fund for Bull Rider

A fund has been set up by the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation to help a bull rider injured at the Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo in Montgomery.  Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …

Fertilizer Bill Passes Committee

A bill that would require ammonium nitrate fertilizer facilities and the peoeple who purchase it to register is making progress in the House.  Report (:35 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

Precision Pays Website

Using new media technology to get information out to farmers about new precision agriculture technology is really the ultimate goal of a new website sponsored by John Deere called PrecisionPays.com. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …

EPA Announces RFS

The Environmental Protection Agency this week established the nation’s first comprehensive Renewable Fuel Standard program, which “protects the environment, strengthens our energy security, and supports America’s farmers.” Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

AL Ag Groups Fighting Weight Restrictions

One bill of interest for many producers across Alabama in the state legislature concerns weight limits on trucks and trailers. The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is just one group working hard for agriculture in this fight.  Report (1:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

FL Commissioner’s Report

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Florida Cracker Horse Association annual horse sale on April 14. More information about the sale and about Florida’s cracker horses and cattle can be found on our web site at: http://www.florida-agriculture.com/news/03-01-07.htm and http://www.florida-agriculture.com/livestock/cracker_cattle.htm More information about the Florida Cracker Horse Association can be found on their web site at: www.floridacrackerhorses.com Report (1:00 …

NRCS Chief on Hurricane Recovery

Bob Stobaugh with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida visited Mississippi recently where he had a chance to talk with NRCS Chief Arlen Lancaster about how this agency mainly known for its agricultural work has been instrumental in cleaning up after hurricanes. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …

Crops Damaged by Cold

Cold temperatures across the Southeast this past week may have damaged crops a number of crops – both field crops and specialty crops. Preliminary reports indicate fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops around the southeast were impacted, in addition to early emerging wheat and corn. Both Alabama and Georgia are expecting significant losses. AL Report (1:30 wma) GA Report (1:30 wma) …