Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced 25 new appointments to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. The 100 member board oversees the collection of one-dollar per head on all cattle sold in the U.S. and one-dollar per head equivalent on imported cattle, beef and beef products. The new appointees will serve three-year terms, and they include Sarah K. Childs …
Livestock Producers Urged to Have Disaster Plans in Place
If you are a livestock producer, do you have plans for what you will do in a weather disaster, including plans to dispose of dead animals? Gary Crawford reports that one expert says most producers don’t have those plans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …
‘Boyd Cocktail’ Addressed in January Citrus Industry
The January Citrus Industry magazine has articles about the so-called “Boyd cocktail” for HLB infected trees and the Tree Assistance Program for replacing those infected trees. Financial management and HLB-tolerant rootstocks are also addressed. There’s even an article on peach production for those citrus growers wanting to diversify in the face of HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Citrus Psyllid Populations Climbed in 2014
Populations of HLB-spreading psyllids climbed in the latter part of 2014 compared to 2013. Citrus Health Management Area (CHMA) coordinator Brandon Page has the numbers. He also discusses the importance of year-round psyllid control. 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, …
Food and Ag as the Anchor of a Research Park
The IFAS Research and Education Center in Fort Pierce is helping drive a much bigger dream for its surrounding county. University of Florida Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Jack Payne, says it’s a research park they are trying to help build around food and fuel. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …
2014 Meat Export Situation
The U.S. Meat Export Federation compiled data from USDA that shows cumulative 2014 U.S. beef and pork export volume totals were higher year-over-year, with January to November beef and pork exports up two-percent. 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 …
Eating What?
Everett Griner talks about genetics defining foods differently in today’s Agri View. 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 GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
Florida Forest Service to Plant More Than 2 Million New Trees on State Forests
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Forest Service announce today the planting of more than 2 million new trees on more than 3,000 acres of state forests this year. The Florida Forest Service also reminds citizens about the importance of trees in recognition of …
Awards Presented at Georgia Peanut Farm Show
The annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show took place today at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center as growers from across the peanut belt were on hand. Tyron Spearman was also there and reports a variety of awards were handed out. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …
University of Georgia Physiologist Wins National Award
From Dow AgroSciences: INDIANAPOLIS — Jan. 15, 2015 — University of Georgia Assistant Professor John Snider was named the Outstanding Young Cotton Physiologist during the Beltwide Cotton Conferences in San Antonio last week. This prestigious national honor was awarded to Snider primarily for his work on alternate irrigation methods. Snider received Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …