Dr. Dennis Hancock, forage specialist with the University of Georgia, was one of the speakers at the recent Alabama Forage and Grassland Conference held in Eufaula, Alabama. A topic discussed with him was moldy hay, as due to the wet fall, many producers have faced extremely difficult conditions with their hay developing mold problems in the barn. Download Audio Sponsored …
Putnam on Water Issues for State Legislature
Water was one of the topics discussed during this past year’s Florida Legislative session and it will be again when they get together in January for the 2016 session. Various groups have already held discussions and news conferences to urge lawmakers to strengthen water-policy legislation. And when it comes to agriculture, Commissioner Adam Putnam recently discussed priorities for the upcoming …
Enrollment Period for CRP is Open
The enrollment period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is open, as this month marks the 30th anniversary of the federally funded program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
100 Mile Yard Sale
Everett Griner tells us just why the “100 Mile yard Sale” idea was developed in today’s Agri View. A new phenomenon is catching on. It is called the “100 Mile Yard Sale”. Organizers designate a hundred miles or more of a state highway. On any given Saturday farm families or anyone else living along that highway can set up their …
Alabama Forage and Grassland Conference is Today
The Alabama Forage and Grassland Conference is underway in Eufaula, Alabama.This year’s theme is “Forward Thinking with Forage Systems,” and there has been a good turnout, with several newcomers. Speakers include Dr. Dennis Hancock from the University of Georgia, Dr. Gary Lacefield from the University of Kentucky, Dr. Jose Debeux from the University of Florida and Dr. Kim Mullenix of …
Many Producers Get BQA Certified for Free
During the recent free Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification period, more than 2,300 producers from across the country became BQA certified. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
October Meat Exports Show Improvement
U.S. pork and beef exports in October edged higher than the previous month but were still down from a year ago. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
Avian Flu-No Small Problem
Everett Griner tells us what poultry officials are doing in an attempt to keep back-yard poultry safe from the spread of avian flu in today’s Agri View. Science is likely to find a way to control avian bird flu in the near future. One serious concern is the co-operation of backyard poultry owners. Many who maintain a dozen or fewer …
Pleased with Beef Farm to Fork Tours
In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Cliff Coddington from Bradenton, Florida is one producer who has seen the success with Farm to Fork tours and is pleased these opportunities are being made available through the beef checkoff. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored …
USDA Designates 13 Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Surrounding States
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 13 counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by excessive rainfall, winds, and flooding that occurred during the period of Sept. 1 through Nov. 20, 2015. Those counties are: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …