WASHINGTON (January 28, 2014) – The following is a statement from National Corn Growers President Martin Barbre on the Agricultural Act of 2014, released by the House-Senate conference committee. “We appreciate the hard work of the committee, especially Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Thad Cochran and Reps. Frank Lucas and Collin Peterson, for crafting a balanced compromise that ensures market-oriented reforms …
Too Early to Tell If Extreme Cold is Affecting Cattle Market
With cold winter weather conditions gripping a large part of the nation, including many of us here in the Southeast, some wonder how this arctic air will affect the cattle market. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant …
Chicken Industry Preparing for USDA Salmonella Standards
A consumer activist group is alleging the chicken industry will be allowed to self-regulate on pathogen levels in chicken parts to the detriment of public health. 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 …
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Today, Everett Griner looks at the sport of hunting, and just what it costs everyone. 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 …
NACD Praises Farm Bill Conference Report
WASHINGTON, DC–January 27, 2014–National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Earl Garber praised Farm Bill conferees for their leadership in passing a strong conference report out of committee. “The conference report is evidence of a strong, bipartisan understanding of the true value that conservation brings to the landscape and to the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …
Patrick Smith, Beloved Author of “A Land Remembered” Remembered
It is with a heavy heart we report that Patrick Smith, beloved by so many as the author of several novels about Florida, has passed. Smith is legendary in Florida agricultural circles for his acclaimed book, “A Land Remembered”. In its entertaining novel format, it tells the story of Florida’s true history that the vast majority of residents and visitors …
Citrus to Get $125 Million for Research
$125 million in federal funding for research into combating and eradicating citrus greening disease, or HLB, is on the way to passing Congress, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida announced Monday afternoon. Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks, who has worked with Nelson to obtain the funding for years, reacts and offers more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Increased Interest in Peanut Contracts
Due to a rise last week in peanut contract prices being offered, there has been an increase in interest. Tyron Spearman has that story along with a reminder about a variety of meetings going on this week in Georgia and the annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Show in Dothan. Contracts: Download Audio Meetings: Download Audio Peanut Show: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Cattle Industry Convention is Next Week
The 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is coming up next week, as it will take place in Nashville, Tennessee February 4-7. Attendees going through the trade show will be able to take in two educational areas, including Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For …
Well-Run CHMAs Have Low Citrus Psyllid Numbers
The psyllids that spread HLB are “significantly reduced” in well-run Citrus Health Management Areas (CHMAs), says Brandon Page, CHMA program assistant. Page also tells where to find the CHMA website and what can be found on it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future …