USDA Makes Permanent Meat and Grain Serving Flexibilities in National School Lunch Program WASHINGTON, January 2, 2014 – Agriculture Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon today announced that USDA is making permanent the current flexibility that allows schools to serve larger portions of lean protein and whole grains at mealtime. “Earlier this school year, USDA made Sponsored …
Citrus Industry This Week: Diaprepes Strategy; FDOC Report
Citrus Industry This Week, formerly known as Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive, includes information on diaprepres management and a report from the Florida Department of Citrus. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage …
Transparency Survey Provides Insight Into Consumer Decisions
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance recently released the results of its consumer transparency survey, finding that the message of safe, affordable and abundant food falls flat with audiences. 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 …
Expecting Steady Year for Peanuts
At a recent meeting, a presentation was made noting that we should expect a steady year for peanuts in 2014. Tyron Spearman has the story. 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 …
Georgia Beef Board Reaching Millennials
While it has created some challenges, Josh White with the Georgia Beef Board, talks about how they are working to reach a whole new generation of consumers to promote the beef message. 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 …
Florida Using Social Media Site to Promote Beef
Pinterest may be a website that many cattle producers are not aware of, but Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said it’s one they are on quite often. She explains how they use it as an overall lifestyle approach for promoting beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida …
Other States Looking at Alabama Beef Checkoff
We told you last week that Alabama cattle producers once again voted yes to continue with their State Beef Checkoff. Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association today looks at the benefits of that state program and why other states who do not have it are looking at the possibilities of adding one. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud …
Are We in for Another Cut in Cotton Plantings This Spring?
USDA’s Gary Crawford looks at the factors that may lead to yet another acreage decline for the U.S. in 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Crop Protectant Camouflages Trees from Asian Citrus Psyllids
As citrus growers continue to look for ways to control the Asian Citrus Psyllid, we have this report from Kurt Volker, director of development for TKI NovaSource and citrus grower John Barben regarding the crop protectant Surround. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For …
Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting on January 22
Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission wants to remind growers to circle January 22nd on their 2014 calendar for the Commission’s Annual Meeting and UGA Production Workshops in Tifton, 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 …