USDA Deputy Ag Secretary Krista Harden has created a new networking tool to bring women in Agriculture together. Cathy Isom tells us how this came about and how it works. Share your suggestions, stories and other snippets on how USDA can build a new generation of women in agriculture at agwomenlead@usda.gov. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production …
NCC: No Adverse Farm Law Changes or Budget Reductions
From the National Cotton Council: WASHINGTON, DC – With producers now making critical decisions on the new farm law’s various program options and with program election and sign-up deadlines still ahead, it would be highly disruptive and punitive to make adverse policy changes or budget reductions while the new farm law is being implemented. That was the assessment conveyed here …
Crop Insurance Closing Date Is February 28
USDA is reminding farmers that the closing date for crop insurance for most crops is coming up February 28. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …
USDA Extends Deadline for CSP General Signup
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service announced today that it has extended the deadline for general Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) sign-up applications until March 13. CSP is also offering a renewal option through March 31 for eligible agricultural producers and forest landowners with expiring CSP contracts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …
Is Spinach the Answer for Citrus Greening?
Researchers at many universities are working on a citrus greening cure, but among the most aggressive and unusual experiments are those being conducted at Texas A&M University and Southern Gardens Citrus by Dr. Erik Mirkov. He alters the DNA of an orange by adding a gene found in spinach. The gene appears to be resistant to the greening bacteria. Download …
Florida Beef Council Approves 2015 Marketing Plan
The Florida Beef Council Board has approved its 2015 marketing plan, and Ashley Hughes says they are thrilled to start working on this year’s plan to really promote beef across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
Promoting Georgia Beef to Children
Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board hopes cattlemen and women across the state will get involved in promoting the beef message to school-age children again this year, as there are many great opportunities for local Cattlemen’s chapters to get involved in various events. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Alabama Cattlemen Prepare for Busy March
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association staff, after wrapping up their annual convention this past weekend, are now working on more events that Dr. Billy Powell says will keep them busy through the month of March. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …
More Signs of the Beginnings of Cattle Herd Expansion
USDA’s latest cattle on feed report shows that as of February 1 of this year, there were 10.7 million head in feedlots, which is slightly more than a year ago. And according to Gary Crawford, there are more signs that cattle producers are beginning to take the first steps toward expanding the herd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
West Coast Port Labor Agreement Welcomed by Asian Meat Buyers
The tentative West Coast port labor contract agreement announced over the weekend certainly came as good news for U.S. meat exporters. Joe Schuele has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …