The storms from this past week have left a mess for many poultry farmers in Alabama, some much worse than others. Ray Hilburn, Associate Director of the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association, gives us a preliminary assessment of how the industry has been affected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
House Ag Subcommittee Holds Hearing on State of Livestock Industry
A House Ag Subcommittee hearing was held yesterday concerning the state of livestock industry. Some of the topics discussed included Country of Origin Labeling, Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus and the RFS. 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, …
Farmland Now in Theaters; Features Georgia Poultry Farmer
The full-length documentary, Farmland, aims to take an intimate look at the lives of farmers and ranchers in their 20s, all of whom are now responsible for running their farming business. One of those featured in the film is Georgia poultry producer Leighton Cooly. Farmland Film in Theaters: Download Audio Georgia Poultry Farmer Featured in Farmland: Download Audio For viewing …
Old Farmers
Everett Griner looks at the new numbers just released. 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
Alabama Department of Ag Assessing Storm Damage
Mother Nature once again brought stormy conditions to many areas in Alabama this week, which ranged from tornado’s to flood conditions. And Dr. Brad Fields with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries gave us a quick update on some of the damage found in the Northern part of the state, especially with the poultry industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …
Tornadoes Destroy Alabama Poultry Houses
The severe weather that has affected much of the Southeast has destroyed 23 poultry complexes in North Alabama. 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, …
FDA Will Not Force Requirements on Spent Grains for Animal Feed
The Food and Drug Administration announced it will not take actions in its animal feed rule to discourage the use of spent grains. 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 …
USDA Export Programs in Full Swing Again
Thanks to the new farm bill, USDA’s export programs are operating again. 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
Proposed Animal Feed Rule Could be Costly
Food manufacturers send a lot of their waste to be turned into animal feed. That includes things like expired marshmallows, broken crackers and orange peels. But Bloomberg reports the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed animal feed rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act could make it too expensive for these businesses to recycle un-used food in this way. Download Audio …
Agriculture Urging EPA to Ditch the Rule
As farmers and ranchers continue to closely watch the EPA’s proposed waters of the U.S. rule, American Farm Bureau chief lobbyist Dale Moore is urging them to join a grassroots effort to “Ditch the Rule.” 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 …