In response to the historic drought, USDA has announced they will utilize nearly $16 million in financial and technical assistance to immediately help both crop and livestock producers in 19 states and this includes a few counties in Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
HSUS, OCM Form Alliance to Destroy Beef Checkoff
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) News Release WASHINGTON (Aug. 10, 2012) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President J.D. Alexander expressed disgust following an announcement that the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) has formed a partnership with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to destroy more than 25 years of market development and consumer demand building by the …
Preserving America’s Family Farm Act
Another piece of legislation that was passed by the U.S. House last week before they left for the August recess was the Preserving America’s Family Farm Act. It was a response to a proposed Department of Labor rule which was withdrawn in April that was originally designed to restrict Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
AL NRCS to Assist Producers Mitigate Drought Situations
NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett reminds producers that they have until Friday, August 10, 2012, to sign up for the first round of funding for drought assistance through WHIP and EQIP. Download Audio For more information on eligible counties click here or visit the AL NRCS website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
2012 Farm Bill
Everett Griner tells us why we may not see a farm bill until 2013. 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
Pursuing Ag Career Thanks to Beef Ambassador Program
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff we hear from Jordan Harrison who has been involved in the beef ambassador program in Georgia, something that helped him decide to pursue a career in agriculture. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
AL NRCS Reminds Producers of Upcoming Deadline for Drought Assistance
AL NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis wants to remind producers in drought stricken counties that the Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering assistance through their Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. 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 …
2013 BQA Award Applications are Due Friday
Applications for the beef checkoff’s 5th annual National Beef Quality Assurance Awards are due this Friday August 10th. They will again recognize four outstanding individuals/organizations in the following categories: Beef, Dairy, Marketer and Educator. But the process for the 2013 BQA Awards has changed this year as they must be submitted online. That can all be done by going to …
Weather Takes another Bite out of Pastures
The weather keeps chopping away at the nation’s pastures and rangelands as Gary Crawford has the story. 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
GMO Prospects
GMO crops feed more [people. Everett Griner explains. 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