In this week’s BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, Shane Easton from Spalding County, Georgia recently became BQA certified and encourages other cattle producers to do the same. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …
Looking for Other Avenues for COOL
The 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show continues today in Nashville, Tennessee. And Executive Director of Legislative Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Kristina Butts, says big topics of discussion this week has of course been the 2014 Farm Bill and Country of Origin Labeling. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …
Plan Already in Place for Implementing the 2014 Farm Bill
Farmers and ranchers are only one step away from having a new comprehensive farm bill and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA has already worked out a plan to prioritize the implementation process. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …
Cold Spell Did Not Damage Florida Strawberries, Did Slow Production
The recent cold spell did not cause any damage to Florida’s strawberry crop, however, the unusual January weather pattern did appear to slow production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Peanuts and Cotton in the Farm Bill
Yesterday afternoon the U.S. Senate followed the House by voting to approve a new 5-year farm bill, as it now heads to the President’s desk for his signature. So Tyron Spearman takes a look at the bill to see what is in it for both peanut and cotton farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Farm Fish
Everett Griner lets us know what countries are at the top of the list and at the bottom for fish farming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Cooling Milk without Electricity
Keeping milk safe and healthy to drink is a challenge in areas without electricity. So now work is being done on a milk cooler designed to help dairy farmers, particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa, who lack access to refrigeration. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
AgNet This Week: 2014 Farm Bill Passes Both Congressional Chambers
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports on newly agreed upon farm bill. To learn more about these topics and more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …
Big Trade Show at Cattle Industry Convention
Those attending the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Nashville this week need comfortable walking shoes, as the Trade Show is even bigger than before. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014—Secretary Vilsack made the following statement on passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014: “Today’s action will allow the proud men and women who feed millions around the world to invest confidently in the future. Our communities will have additional support to attract new economic opportunity and create jobs. During difficult times, children, working families, seniors and …