During a special meeting Tuesday, Smithfield shareholders approved the sale of the company to Shuanghui International. The deal had faced scrutiny but was cleared by the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment earlier this month. At the Smithfield shareholder meeting, more than Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Changing Trends
Vegetable farming in the southeast is continuing to grow. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …
Citrus Foundation Seeks Research Center Answers
A director of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation Tuesday asked if HLB research will continue at Immokalee in light of the University of Florida IFAS’ recent decision to transition a research and education center there to a new programming focus. Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning responds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers …
Citrus Grower-Beekeeper Presenters Talk
Peter McClure of Double K Groves and University of Florida bee expert Jamie Ellis were among presenters at a recent meeting of citrus growers and beekeepers intended to reduce potential exposures of bees to pesticides. In the first report, McClure presents his view of the issue as a grower. In the second report, Ellis notes that pesticides aren’t the biggest …
Increasing Cotton Demand Through Customer Comments Research
In an effort to increase the demand for cotton, Kim Kitchens, vice president of corporate strategy and program metrics for Cotton Incorporated, says that they not only listen to the consumer’s preferences, but also ensure that the retailers are doing the same. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida …
Peanut Exports Doing Well
Peanut exports have been encouraging the past year, especially for raw shell peanuts. And as Tyron Spearman reports, the trend continues with near record numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …
USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants Create New Economic Opportunities and Grow Markets in Local Communities
Washington, Sept. 24, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will invest $52 million in grants to support America’s specialty crop producers through the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program awards. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …
Cattle Supplies Continue to Tighten
The recent USDA report on cattle feedlot activity indicates the shrinkage of the U.S. cattle herd continues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …
Changing Land
Our land is changing and, as Everett Griner tells us, affects everyone. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …
Smithsonian Museum of American History American Enterprise Exhibit
The Smithsonian Museum of American History is working on an exhibit that will highlight the story of American Agriculture. exhibit: Download Audio online component: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …