U.S. Senate Committee Heading to Apalachicola Bay

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From The News Service of Florida: The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a field hearing in Franklin County about the impact of reduced water flows on Apalachicola Bay. The full committee hearing, titled “Effects of Water Flows on Apalachicola Bay: Short and Long Term Perspectives,” is set for 11 a.m. Aug. 13 at the Franklin …

New Citrus Industry Magazine CEU Article

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Earn one Core continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the Citrus Industry article, “Pesticide recordkeeping,” and passing the accompanying test. The article, authored by University of Florida’s Stephen H. Futch, is now available online and will appear in the August issue of Citrus Industry magazine. This CEU will be available until July 31, 2014. Earn your CEU here. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

New Ways to Track Hurricanes

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Storm tracking can be a very dangerous and expensive science, but there could come a day when relatively inexpensive unmanned vehicles will swarm over, under and through hurricanes to help predict the strength and path of the storms. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …

Mad Cow

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Everett Griner ponders…”What has happened to Mad Cow Disease?” 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, 2025

No Decision Yet on Direction of Farm Bill

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Congress is set to start their summer recess next Monday, and as Tyron Spearman reports, many are concerned with the fact there have been no real decisions made yet concerning a new farm bill. 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 …

Beef Ambassador Enjoys Talking with Consumers

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In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by your beef checkoff, we hear from Jordan Harrison of Uvalda, Georgia. He is this year’s Senior Beef Ambassador in Georgia, and wants cattle producers to know their checkoff investment into the beef ambassador program is a great way to reach consumers. Download Audio To learn more about …

NRCS Chief on Importance of Conservation Programs

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The new Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is Jason Weller. And as talks continue in Washington D.C. about a new farm bill, he emphasizes the importance of conservation programs for farmers across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …

Research Efforts Continue for Georgia Cotton Growers

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Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton wants growers across the state to know they do invest dollars each year in research efforts to help in areas such as weed control. 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 …

White House Issues Report on Immigration Reform

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The White House has just released a new report on immigration reform. Here is USDA Gary Crawford with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. 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 …

Organizations Urge House to Pass Immigration Reform

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More than 400 leading U.S. businesses and advocacy organizations sent a letter to U.S. House Speaker John Boehner and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi calling on the House to enact immigration reform legislation. 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 …