USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan was in Alabama recently where she continued to spread the word regarding USDA’s outreach efforts towards socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, including available assistance from the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers …
USDA Under Secretary Visits with South FL Business Leaders
Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Ed Avalos recently met with the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to gather input on how the Obama Administration can work with local businesses to improve economic conditions and create jobs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Senate Postpones Farm Bill Mark Up
This morning’s farm bill mark-up has been postponed with a new date and time for the rescheduled hearing not yet announced. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …
BSE Case Should Not Affect U.S. Beef Trade
It was announced yesterday that the fourth ever case of BSE in the U.S. had been confirmed in a dairy cow from central California. For cattle producers, one of the first things that come to mind is how will this affect the U.S. beef trade but USDA Chief Veterinary Officer John Clifford said this detection in no way affects the …
Researcher Discusses Biochar Impacts in Citrus Groves
University of Florida researchers Arnold Schumann and Tim Spann wrote about biochar and its possible benefits for citrus in the April issue of Citrus Industry magazine. Some biochar is produced when growers burn dead or non-productive trees on burn piles. In this report, Spann defines biochar and discusses its impact on citrus trees. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? …
FFVA’s Carlton: Look Beyond Mexico for Citrus Labor
Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Director of Labor Relations Mike Carlton tells why Florida’s citrus industry will likely need to look beyond its traditional source of harvesting labor and also put more emphasis on mechanical harvesting. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members …
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Direct marketing is still growing. Everett Griner tells us how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins …
NCBA Statement on USDA Announcement regarding Positive BSE Test Result
WASHINGTON (April 24, 2012) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattle Health and Well-being Committee Chairman Tom Talbot issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) confirmation of an atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a dairy cow in central California. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida …
Fourth Case of BSE Confirmed in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2012 – USDA Chief Veterinary Officer John Clifford today released the following statement on the detection of BSE in the United States: “As part of our targeted surveillance system, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the nation’s fourth case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a dairy cow …
USDA Designates 3 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Georgia
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Hendry, Nassau and Palm Beach counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damage and losses caused by frost and freezing temperatures that occurred Jan 3-16, 2012. Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …