Beef Checkoff Reaching Out to New Target with New Ad Campaign

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia

A new “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner.” campaign is debuting this month, labeled the “Above All Else” campaign. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

Specialty Crops the Focus of Congressional Hearing

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A House Agriculture Subcommittee met to examine specialty crop priorities for the 2013 Farm Bill earlier this week. Where growers from the specialty crop community, including Georgia vegetable farmer Bill Brim, spoke on the effectiveness of current programs and the need for immigration reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle …

No Changes to Peanut Prices

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

There are no real changes to peanut prices this week as Tyron Spearman reviews the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

Safety of Antimicrobial Use in Poultry Production Reaffirmed

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

From the National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 25, 2013 – Food-grade antimicrobials are approved for use by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and classified as “Generally Recognized As Safe” by the FDA at the recommended use levels as a very safe and effective way to kill or inhibit the growth of any potential foodborne pathogens, like Salmonella, on …

Florida Agriculture-500 Years in the Making: Florida’s Historic Naval Stores Industry

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, General

As part of a series of features called “Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making,” Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the unique history of Florida’s forestry industry. Download Audio Click Here to hear Putnam tell numerous other interesting stories about Florida’s agricultural history. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida …

Alabama Beef Checkoff Training Retailers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association explains why it’s important for the beef checkoff to stay in touch with retailers to make sure they have the latest information about beef cuts they sell to consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef …

Citrus Industry eNews: More Land Values; HLB Trees; ACPS Tour

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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Numeric Nutrient Plan Backed in Florida Senate

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

From The News Service of Florida: After years of litigation with the federal government, the Senate on Wednesday approved a bill that would allow the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to move forward with new water-quality standards. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle …

Peppered Up

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

The most ignored food on the menu. Everett Griner gives us some surprising facts about pepper. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

Sugar Beet Pulp Turned Into Biodegradable Food Packaging

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Sugar

Sugar beets are converted to table sugar, but research may soon convert the beet waste product into biodegradable plastic. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025