Perception Versus Reality in the Battle of the Bulge

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Although recent studies have shown that two-thirds of American are overweight or obese, more than half of adults in a new poll said they don’t think they are overweight and aren’t making an effort to shed pounds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

Cabinet Considers Land Sales to Help Fund Florida Forever

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 12, 2014 …… The state is getting closer to its Florida Forever fundraising goal for the upcoming budget year, though environmentalists say the amount is not enough. Most of the projected $40 million lawmakers hope to generate for the conservation program may soon become available through the sale of Sponsored …

Beef Checkoff Involved in Nutritional Information

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Did you know the beef checkoff is involved in many different areas? In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Melvin Porter from Jefferson, Georgia is glad we have the checkoff because of the many things it does for the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to …

Various Funding Opportunities from USDA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA is offering various funding opportunities, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Livestock and Feed Grain Forecast Update

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report was released this week and in the livestock, poultry and dairy section it was noted the forecast for total meat production in 2014 has been lowered from last month as lower beef and broiler production more than offset increased pork and turkey production. Download Audio To see the exact numbers go …

NCBA President Testifies to the Value of Trade

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, General, Livestock

Yesterday, the U.S. House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee heard from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President on the benefits of expanding agricultural trade and eliminating barriers to U.S. exports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

NPPC Wants Full Market Access Offer from Japan

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock, Pork

The National Pork Producers Council submitted written testimony to the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee on the importance for countries to eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers to U.S. pork. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Citrus Industry This Week: Grower on HLB; Crop Forecast; FDOC Budget

Tacy Callies Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Florida

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes grower Wayne Simmons discussing HLB, details of the latest citrus crop forecast, and the current status of the Florida Department of Citrus budget. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

A Grower’s View of Citrus Expo

Ernie Neff Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Citrus grower Wayne Simmons, who also serves on grower and research boards in Florida, tells why fellow growers should attend Citrus Expo August 13-14. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

Animal Fighting

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about animal fighting having a large following in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …