As lawmakers are hearing ideas on how to make fruits and vegetables more affordable for schools and for low income Americans, a debate has arisen on whether or not the specialty crops should be subsidized. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …
2008 Farm Bill has GA NRCS Focusing on Forest Lands
Georgia State Conservationist, James Tillman, has been out touring the state recently to get a closer look at some of the conservation initiatives that have been implemented through the Natural Resources Conservation Service. And he notes that thanks to the 2008 Farm Bill, many of those programs are assisting with forest lands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides …
A New Answer to Waterhyacinth Control
The days of the Waterhyacinth may be numbered as researchers have released a new insect that will help control the invasive weed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …
Waiting on Animal ID Program
A series of public meetings are underway across the country to get feedback on the new flexible coordinated network for animal disease traceability, because as most in livestock production know, USDA has scrapped the national animal identification system. In the following reports we talk with Dr. Tony Frazier, Alabama State Veterinarian, Stephen Monroe with the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Division …
Peanut Voice Heard at USDA Hearing
A series of hearings are taking place across the country to consider new ideas regarding federal food and farm policy and two of those took place last week here in the southeast, one in Georgia and one in Alabama. Both events had a good representation of local agriculture producers and leaders as Tyron Spearman has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Big Farming
Big farms lead to big machines which lead to big productivity. Everett Griner has some statistics. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …
GA Cotton Planting Been Hit or Miss So Far
The Georgia cotton crop experienced a record yield in 2009, and Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says they are optimistic about this season as well. Eventhough, they are dealing with a couple of issues during planting. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for …
I See a Bee and the Bee Sees Me
A new study suggest that bees can learn to recognize human faces, or at least face-like patterns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …
Agrotain Controls Nitrogen Loss for Higher Yields
When you fertilize your crop with urea or liquid nitrogen, nitrogen loss starts the moment you apply it. But Dr. Dennis Hancock, University of Georgia Extension Forage Specialist, says their research has shown that’s not the case if you stabilize your fertilizer with Agrotain. Download Audio Check out the recent video from the third annual University of Georgia Hay School! …
AL Hearing to Discuss Poultry & WRP Dollars Announced
An agricultural hearing will be held this coming Friday, May 21st in Alabama as Tyron Spearman has those details along with information about new dollars coming to the southeast through the Wetlands Reserve Program. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …