New Farm Bill Program Pays for Conservation Easements in Florida

Landowners in Florida have until June 6, 2014 to apply for the Natural Resources Conservation Service new Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Florida NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Easements, Roney Guiterez, says the streamlined programs are thanks to the new 2014 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida …

The Affects of Weather On The Cattle Herd

The National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s is holding their annual Washington Watch this week, and Rhonda Garrison spent some time with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall discussing the long-term drought in the west, and it’s affects on the nation’s cattle herd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle …

Weather Could Force Projected Corn Plantings into Cotton

When USDA’s planting intentions report was released at the end of March, DTN Senior Analyst Darin Newsom warned that weather could have a profound impact on those projected numbers. And now, Georgia Cotton Commission’s Chris Chammoun says continued wet conditions are indeed forcing some farmers to rethink their planting decisions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …

NRCS Announces Signup for Conservation Easement Program in Alabama

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is currently accepting applications for its new Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Alabama NRCS Easements Coordinator Jason Gardner says applications are being accepted until May 30, 2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …

Florida Beef Month Contest Underway

Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council hopes everyone will take part in their Florida Beef Month online contest which continues through the month of May. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance …

Georgia Beef Board Preparing for Beef Month

Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board looks at how they are hoping local Cattlemen’s chapters will get involved with this year’s June Beef Month promotion in Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

Alabama Beef Checkoff Educating Producers

Cobie Rutherford with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association looks at another way the beef checkoff is helping to educate producers in their state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida …

PED Virus Cases Increasing

It’s now been a year since the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus was first identified in the U.S. and the number of cases continue to increase. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman …

Researchers Look for Heat-Resistant Animal Breeds

Agriculture is facing the challenge of difficult weather conditions, at the same time as the challenge to increase food production to feed a growing world population. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance …

Research Center Included in State Citrus Funding

The Southwest Florida Research and Education Center will remain open thanks to non-recurring funds allocated by the Florida Legislature. Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks explains that funding, as well as funding for citrus research that will bridge the gap until massive federal research funding for HLB kicks in. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The …