WASHINGTON, July 12, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will conduct a pilot for acquiring fresh fruits and vegetables to build on farm-to-school programs in Florida and Michigan. The pilot will use commercial distribution models already in place and allow schools to obtain locally grown produce. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
NCBA Statement on United Egg Producers-Humane Society of the United States Agreement
Washington (July 12, 2011) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall issued the following statement regarding a July 7, 2011, agreement between the United Egg Producers (UEP) and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to work together toward the enactment of federally mandated egg production standards. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …
Researchers Developing Tomato Varieties to Adapt to Climate Shifts
Changing weather patterns could make Florida hotter and wetter which could wreak havoc on Florida’s tomato industry. Which is why researchers at the University of Florida are breeding varieties that thrive in higher temperatures and resist the diseases that come with wet conditions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …
Bayer Cotton Varieties Showing Good Vigor during Stressful Year
So far, the 2011 cotton crop has seen a lot of stress from heat and lack of rainfall, but Josh Mayfield, southeast regional agronomist for Bayer CropScience, says all things considered, their varieties are doing quite well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins …
NASS Resuming Labor Survey
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will resume its Agricultural Labor Survey after the Department of Labor agreed to pay its costs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
Putnam Says Still Long Way to Go for Full Gulf Coast Recovery
FL Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship earlier this week addressing the economic and ecological recovery status of the Gulf of Mexico a year after the oil spill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins …
Florida Beef Excellence Institute
The Florida Beef Council and the International Brangus Breeders Association have teamed together to put on the Florida Beef Excellence Institute July 18-19 in Gainesville. Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes said she is really looking forward to the event. Download Audio For more information go to http://www.animal.ifas.ufl.edu/conferences/documents/flbeefexc.pdf Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …
GBB to Meet at GCA Summer Conference
The Georgia Beef Board will meet during the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association summer conference July 21-23 at Jekyll Island. Josh White said they will discuss a variety of items during the meeting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …
AL State Beef Checkoff Supports AJCA Roundup
The 5th annual Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Roundup will be held July 22-24, as Alabama Cattlemen Association’s Reid Blossom says the Alabama State Beef Checkoff plays a large part in this annual event for juniors across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …
Cattlemens Beef Board Chairman Resigns
Tom Jones from Pottsville, Arkansas has announced his resignation as chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board citing personal and family reasons. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …