(NAFB) — The Beef Checkoff is undergoing a year-long process to determine direction for the organization over the next five years. The long-range strategic planning process for the beef industry is underway, a process that pulls together key leaders from all over the country representing different sectors of the beef business. Updated every five years, the Beef Industry Long Range …
Growing Your Own Baby Vegetables
In today’s program, Cathy Isom tells you about growing your own baby vegetables. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing baby vegetables is a great strategy in a tough gardening year. Even when the weather is not bad, there are some important reasons why homesteaders should grow baby vegetables on purpose. Baby vegetables are veggies harvested in an …
Cabinet Approves Panhandle Land Deal
(NSF) — Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet agreed Tuesday to spend $1.095 million for 6.4 acres along the Gulf Coast if the federal government will cover at least half the cost. State Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, noting the Northwest Florida land may be difficult to develop, said he had “reservations” about spending the money without a guarantee …
Rehearing Rejected in Conservation Funding Fight
(NSF) — An appeals court has refused to reconsider a decision that backed Florida lawmakers in a battle about conservation funding. With no explanation, the 1st District Court of Appeal on Monday issued an order denying a request by environmental groups for a rehearing in the case. A three-judge panel of the appeals court on Sept. 9 overturned a ruling by …
Peanut Supply and Disappearance
Tyron Spearman looks at the factors affecting the latest peanut supply and disappearance numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Livestock Risk Management and Education Act
WASHINGTON (NCBA-Oct. 22, 2019) — Todd Wilkinson, South Dakota cattle producer and NCBA Policy Division Vice Chair, released the following statement in response to the introduction of the Livestock Risk Management and Education Act by U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.): “NCBA applauds Representative Dusty Johnson’s introduction of the Livestock Risk Management and Education Act yesterday on the House floor. This …
Commerce Department Announces Final Dumping Margin of 21% on Mexican Tomato Imports
International Trade Commission will now Evaluate Injury to U.S. Growers Washington, D.C. (FTE-October 22, 2019) — The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a final dumping margin of 21 percent in the resumed antidumping investigation of Mexican tomatoes. This result comes as no surprise to American tomato farmers who have seen domestic production decline significantly in the face of unfairly traded …
Bringing National Beef Checkoff Program Ideas to Florida
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently took part in meetings in Denver, Colorado, to learn more about what the Beef Checkoff program is doing across the nation. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion DeAnne Maples heard about plans for the upcoming year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Georgia Beef Board Pleased With Recent Events
Two big events for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) wrapped up last week. GBB once again took part in both the Georgia National Fair in Perry and the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie. GBB’s Kaytlyn Malia says October is always a wild ride. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Many Fall Sales in Alabama Cattleman Magazine
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is proud of its monthly magazine, the Alabama Cattleman. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says this is a busy time of the year with the various cattle sales taking place across the state. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …