(GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida) — Florida’s agriculture, natural resources and related food industries provided a $104 billion impact on the state in 2011 and have continued to improve since the 2008 recession, according to a new University of Florida study. The study is the latest report from researchers in UF’s food and resource economics department — part of …
Retailers are Important to Spreading the Beef Message
In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by your beef checkoff, we have Mike Dee from Pickens County, Alabama. He talks about the importance of training retailers who sell beef to consumers everyday. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Researcher Pleased with Smutgrass Control Efforts
According to Yoana Newman, smutgrass is in 70% of pastures across Florida so a real problem for many. But the University of Florida Forage Extension Specialist has information about alternative practices they have been researching to help control the weed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the …
Florida Man is Region 2 Beef Cook-off Winner
The Beef Checkoff has announced the regional winners in the 2013 National Beef Cook-Off Contest, as each of the seven region winners receives a $1,500 cash prize. From the Southeast Region 2, the winner was Harold Cohen from Hollywood, Florida. His recipe was Tuscan Burgers & Avocado-Tomato Spread. To see his recipe CLICK HERE. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …
Concerns about Cotton Crop Abandonment
USDA forecasters are among those keeping a close eye on a growing rate of abandonment for the nation’s cotton crop this season, as Rod Bain has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied …
New Fertilizer Code of Practice Initiative
According to the Agricultural Retailers Association they, in partnership with The Fertilizer Institute, have started a Fertilizer Code of Practice Initiative. The member-led effort will lead to uniform safety guidelines for handling, Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique …
Beef Check-off Working to Help Beef Up School Lunches
School lunch meals are certainly not what they used to be and that is a good thing, as schools across the country are now serving lunches with improved nutrition, taste and choice. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Kudzu Bugs
Everett Griner tells us about the 2013 cops already under attack, and what can really be done about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025
Alabama Beef 101 Program Held Today
Getting the beef message out to those who work with it was the main reason for a Beef 101 event today in Auburn. Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they were pleased with the way it went. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …
Pro-Start Learning More about Florida Beef
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council talks about their work with Pro-Start teachers and their efforts of developing ways of getting more beef cuts in front of their students. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique …