This is a news release from the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS — The National Cotton Council (NCC) extended its appreciation to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Lucas (R-OK), along with Ranking Member Peterson (D-MN), for their introduction of farm legislation that includes provisions supported by the cotton industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …
House Farm Bill Released by Ag Committee Leaders
We are one step closer to having a 2012 Farm Bill with the release of the discussion draft of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act from House Leadership. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …
Red, Ripe Tomatoes
Everett Griner tells us how, even in his back yard, the world’s #1 plant has its problems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …
University of Florida Names Nick Place as Dean for Extension
Here’s a UF/IFAS news release: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Former University of Florida faculty member Nick Place is returning to Gainesville to become the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences dean for extension and director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Farmers Encouraged to Attend Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day
Sunbelt Ag Expo Farm Manager Michael Chafin encourages farmers to come out to their annual Field Day July 12, 2012, where he says in addition to the traditional field tours, they will see different types of cropping systems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
National Efforts Being Deployed to Eradicate Brown Marmalated Stink Bug
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug has the potential to wreak havoc on a number of our southeastern crops which is why USDA research entomologist Tracy Leskey says they are working to find eradication efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …
Beef Cookoff Changing with the Times
Evelyn Brown from Cullman, Alabama is the 2012 National Beef Cookoff committee chair and she talks about how they have updated the way the event is conducted to keep up with the changing times. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …
Codex Decides to Move Ahead with Ractopamine Standards
Here’s a release from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (July 5, 2012) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is present at the Codex meeting taking place in Rome July 2 -7. Participating member countries expressed their views on the safety of ractopamine and today, July 5, 2012, the member countries voted in favor of the adoption of standards …
Dow Has Solution for Growers Dealing With Worm Pressure
With the conditions right for increased worm pressure, Andy Fordice Insecticide Product Manager with Dow AgroSciences says Intrepid Insecticide is a great solution for growers dealing with worms in peanuts, soybeans and pasture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
USDA Expands Drug Residue Testing in Meat
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is responsible for ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled and packaged and this week they announced plans to expand testing of these products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …