Here is a statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: WASHINGTON, March 4, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2015 budget: “The President’s 2015 USDA budget proposal achieves reform and results for the American taxpayer; fosters opportunity for the men and women living, working and raising families in rural America; and supports Sponsored ContentFlorida …
EPA Settlements Restore Wetlands Across Southeast
Here is a release for the Environmental Protection Agency: ATLANTA – Over the past fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2012 to Sept. 30, 2013), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 has cited 23 entities throughout the Southeast for depositing dredged and/or fill material into wetlands or other waters of the United States in violation of Section 404 of the …
Florida Beef Checkoff Promoting Youth
The Beef Ambassador program is a great way to get youth involved in the beef industry. And Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council reminds us the program is possible because of the beef checkoff. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Georgia Hosting Another Beef 101 Tour
Next week the Georgia Beef Board will hold the second half of their Beef 101 Tours. Suzanne Black talks about who will attend this tour and where they plan to take them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Managing Kudzu Bugs in Soybeans
In just the past five years, the kudzu bug has become a major pest to soybean growers in the Southeast. Jeremy Greene, extension entomologist with Clemson University, explains how the bug is different from other pest and some best practices for managing it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Alabama Cowboy Cookoff at SLE Rodeo
The 2014 Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo will take place in Montgomery next week, and Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association encourages teams to sign up for the Cowboy Cookoff. Download Audio Tickets for the rodeo are available at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association office or learn more on their website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Ban Lifted for Some U.S. Turkey Exports
Some U.S. turkey exporters can now send their product to Russia, after that nation recently lifted a ban. Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …
Farm Bill Programs Discussed
As we all know, the Farm Bill was passed and signed but it does take some time to actually get the programs associated with it implemented. Tyron Spearman looks at what was discussed last week on timetables in getting some of the programs started. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Wool Jeans
Everett Griner explains how cotton prices impact the jeans market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
What Will be Included on New Nutrition Fact Labels?
Dr. Rachel Johnson with the American Heart Association expands on the proposed changes to the nutrition fact labels. Download Audio Click here for our previous report on the proposed changes. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …