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Possible Budget Deal a Wildcard in House Ag Chairs Farm Bill Plans
The Senate Ag Committee is continuing its fast start in devising its version of the 2012 Farm bill by holding its first Farm Bill field hearing on May 31st. However, House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas still believes 2012 is the best time to write the policy. But he does admit that the timeline could be altered due to ongoing …
Celebrating Endangered Species Day
In celebration of National Endangered Species Day the nation is honoring its commitment to recovering endangered species and their habitats all while providing an opportunity to learn more about what efforts are being made to conserve them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Help for Alabama Poultry Producers
During a webinar held this morning for Alabama poultry and other farmers impacted by recent tornadoes, Johnny Adams with the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association said a disaster relief fund for their producers who suffered from the storms has been started. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
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 …
Flooding Could Have Impact on Already Issued Crop Reports
Last week USDA issued its crop reports calling for a record harvest, but the lingering question remains about how much the recent flooding of millions of acres of farmland will affect the predictions. 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 …
Water Power
Everett Griner tells us about an unmentioned tool…the windmill. 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
Discovering the True Benefits of Herbal Teas
Herbal teas have a long storied history regarding their medicinal powers, but Diane McKay of USDA’s Agricultural Research Service says human trials have just begun to determine their true benefits. Download Audio 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 …
Peanut Industry Comes Together for Tornado Victims
Southeast AgNet’s Tyron Spearman was a part of a group that toured areas of Georgia yesterday devastated by the recent tornado’s while also delivering a variety of items put together by the peanut industry to help those storm victims. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
AL Webcast to Discuss Resources for Poultry Producers
Montgomery, AL — The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, in cooperation with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), Alabama Department of Emergency Management, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, Alabama Farmers Federation, Alabama Poultry and Egg Association, USDA Farm Services Agency and USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service will host a webinar Friday, May 20, from 10 a.m. until noon for poultry and …