Safety of Antimicrobial Use in Poultry Production Reaffirmed

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

From the National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 25, 2013 – Food-grade antimicrobials are approved for use by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and classified as “Generally Recognized As Safe” by the FDA at the recommended use levels as a very safe and effective way to kill or inhibit the growth of any potential foodborne pathogens, like Salmonella, on …

Florida Agriculture-500 Years in the Making: Florida’s Historic Naval Stores Industry

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, General

As part of a series of features called “Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making,” Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the unique history of Florida’s forestry industry. Download Audio Click Here to hear Putnam tell numerous other interesting stories about Florida’s agricultural history. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

Alabama Beef Checkoff Training Retailers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association explains why it’s important for the beef checkoff to stay in touch with retailers to make sure they have the latest information about beef cuts they sell to consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in …

Citrus Industry eNews: More Land Values; HLB Trees; ACPS Tour

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Central Ridge Citrus Land Values Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment …

Numeric Nutrient Plan Backed in Florida Senate

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

From The News Service of Florida: After years of litigation with the federal government, the Senate on Wednesday approved a bill that would allow the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to move forward with new water-quality standards. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

Peppered Up

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

The most ignored food on the menu. Everett Griner gives us some surprising facts about pepper. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Sugar Beet Pulp Turned Into Biodegradable Food Packaging

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Sugar

Sugar beets are converted to table sugar, but research may soon convert the beet waste product into biodegradable plastic. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle …

USDA and Dairy Producers Renew Agreement

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Vilsack today renewed a historic agreement with U.S. dairy producers to accelerate the adoption of innovative waste-to-energy projects and energy efficiency improvements on U.S. dairy farms, both of which help producers diversify revenues and reduce Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …

Florida NRCS Celebrating Earth Team Volunteers

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

This week is National Volunteer Week and FL NRCS District Conservationist George Johnson says they are celebrating by recognizing their Earth Team volunteers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …

Budget Negotiations Leave UF/IFAS Budget in Good Shape

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Florida’s Appropriations Conference Process continues for the 2013-14 budget, but it looks like the University of Florida IFAS budget issues have been decided. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …