The United States Farmers and Ranchers Alliance says storytelling is often the best way for farmers in This Land of Ours to engage in conversations with consumers about how they produce their food. With most Americans living miles from where their food is produced – and generations removed from the farm – telling the story of where our food comes …
Last Leg of ARMS Survey
USDA is conducting a huge survey of farmers which is designed to provide a true picture of the state of farming and the farm economy. Shiela Corley, with USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, explains the three-part Agricultural Resource Management Survey. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Southeast Well Represented at Cattle Industry Convention
The 2015 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show wrapped up this past Saturday in San Antonio, Texas. Region Two representative Steve Scott, who was elected to serve in a new role for NCBA, knows a good showing from this area meant a lot at the national event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending February 6th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: 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 …
Avocados Being Consumed in Record Numbers This Year
Cathy Isom tells us about a surprising fruit flying off of produce shelves in record numbers — and what we’re learning about its health benefits. 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 …
Pleased with First Year of Digital Beef Campaign
The 2015 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show continues today in San Antonio, Texas. And unfortunately while not all issues discussed are positive Jennifer Houston, Vice Chairman of the Federation of State Beef Councils, does pass along good news for the beef industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Alabama Producer Benefits from USDA Programs
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack held a media conference call Thursday to provide a one-year progress report on the implementation of the 2014 Farm Bill which was signed by President Barack Obama on February 7, 2014. One of the featured guests on the call was Edgar Pruitt, an Alabama farmer who has worked with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama …
Aging Farmer Population Poses Big Problems for Future
One concern for many in agriculture is how the average age of farmers continues to rise. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says a problem for agriculture is easing the way for new farmers to take over as thousands of farmers near the end of their working life. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Georgia Peanut Commission Research Report Day is Wednesday
The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold their annual Research Report Day next Wednesday, February 11. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio The agenda for the GPC Research Report Day is available online at www.gapeanuts.com. 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 …
USDA Seeking Comments on EQIP
USDA is seeking public comment on how it intends to improve the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, or EQIP, one of USDA’s largest conservation programs. But that comment period ends next week on February 10th. To make a comment go to www.regulations.gov. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …