Agriculture has responded positively to the news from the Department of Labor that it will re-propose the parental exemption in the child labor rule. But some say that the real issue under the proposed rules is not being addressed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Bugs, Bugs and More Bugs
There is a new nemesis to our producers, the Asian Stink Bug. Everett Griner tells us about it. 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, …
Peanut Price Update & New Water Use Tool
Today Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut price update along with information about a new tool that may be coming soon to help growers with water usage. Price: Download Audio Tool: 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, …
Southeastern Producers Receive Value Added Producer Grants
USDA has selected 298 recipients in 44 states and Puerto Rico to receive business development assistance through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. The following reports have the specifics regarding the Southeast region. For a complete list of recipients receiving grants click here. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Monsanto Fund Announces America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education
The Monsanto Fund has announced their newest program: America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education. Grow Rural Education gives farmers the opportunity to nominate a public school district in their community to compete for a grant of either $10,000 or $25,000, to enhance education in the areas of math and/or science. The following interview with Stan Usery, America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education …
Current Status of Numeric Nutrient Criteria Issue
There are a lot of efforts going toward the Numeric Nutrient Criteria issue and to keep them all straight we have Ashley Lyon, deputy environmental council for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, with the latest on where we currently stand. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Sweet Translation
In an effort to make new research and sound scientific principles accessible and understandable to consumers, The Sugar Association has launched a new section on their website to highlight relevant and up-to-date research in the world of sugar and sweeteners. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
More Peanuts
Everett Griner tells us about the peanut growing region expanding. 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
Cullman County, Alabama Producers Offered Incentive to Harvest Rainwater
AUBURN, Ala., February 6, 2012 – State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announces February 17, 2012, as the cutoff date for a partnership initiative with the Alabama, Mountains, Rivers, and Valleys Resource Conservation and Development Council on capturing rainwater runoff from poultry houses under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
High Beef Prices a Double Edge Sword for Producers
Polly Ruhland, CEO of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, says the higher beef prices that consumers are experiencing at the meat case can be a double edge sword for the cattle industry. 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, …