What type of soil we build on and its properties goes a long way in determining how strong and safe our structure will be. Today Cathy Isom checks out the role soil plays when it comes to building houses or major structures. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Peanut Commission Increases Funding for Research Projects in 2015
From the Georgia Peanut Commission: TIFTON, Ga. (May 8, 2015) TIFTON, Ga.-The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) board of directors has approved $357,570 in research project funding for the 2015-16 research budget year. This action was taken during the commission’s March and April board meetings. The research projects Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
Don’t Increase Peanut Acreage Too Much
When the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its planting intentions report at the end of March, it noted there would be a 9 percent increase in overall peanut acres this year with Georgia indicating a 20 percent increase. But as Tyron Spearman reports, some are asking farmers not to increase their acreage too much. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Teaching Georgia Students about the Cotton Industry
Getting the message out about Georgia cotton is something the Georgia Cotton Commission does on a regular basis. And the Commission’s Richey Seaton says a good example of that is working with school students. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …
Busy Week for Alabama Legislature
The 2015 Alabama legislative session has just a few days left, and according to Leigha Cauthen, executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, this past week was a busy one for lawmakers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud …
Florida Lawmakers to Start Back Up on June 1
It was announced this week that the Florida House and Senate have agreed to a special legislative session. Sam Ard, director of governmental affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, has more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud …
Study Shows Beef and Pork Industry Losses from COOL Labels
A new study shows the mandatory country of origin labeling program has not increased demand for pork and beef and is costing those industries a lot of money. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers …
No Confirmation of Ban on U.S. Peanuts
Tyron Spearman has an update concerning the possible ban of U.S. peanuts by one country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For …
Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Final Communique by G-20 Agriculture Ministers
ISTANBUL, May 8, 2015 – U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today, May 8, after endorsing the final communique by the G-20 Agriculture Ministers in Istanbul, Turkey: “I commend Minister of Agriculture Mehmet Mehdi Eker for hosting this important ministerial on food security. Members of the G-20 represent about 85 percent of global gross domestic product and …
Deadline to Submit Comments on Dietary Guidelines Is Today
Today is the final day that you can make comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretaries regarding the proposed 2015 Dietary Guidelines. Download Audio For more information go to dietaryguidelines.gov or beefusa.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …