The annual legislative quarterly meeting of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association is taking place this week in Tallahasse, as cattlemen from across the state are in town to talk with their elected officials. And while a majority of today was spent at the Capital visiting State Senators and Representatives, this evening FCA members joined the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and …
Department of Citrus Head Apparently Meets Expectations
Eight out of nine members of the Florida Citrus Commission have given Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman average job performance scores ranging from 3.56 to 4.29 out of 5 possible points. One commissioner rated Ackerman’s performance much lower. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to …
Georgia Cotton Growers Bring Their Concerns to Washington
Cotton representatives from Georgia recently joined a delegation from the southeast to Washington DC, where Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton says they spoke to their members of Congress regarding several priorities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida NRCS Nearing Batching Date for Several Initiatives
March 15th is the batching date for several conservation initiatives offered by the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, as District Conservationist Chuck O’Rourke and Josh McElhaney give us the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
BQA Helps Build Consumer Trust
In our “BQA Quality Report” this week brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs we have Bo Reagan, Senior Vice President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who said in building trust with our consumers we need to get more cattle producers BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org …
Florida Continues to Go the Wrong Way on Drought Monitor
USDA’s Gary Crawford has this report regarding the drought situation plaguing Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative Very Successful in Alabama
The Natural Resources Conservation Service Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative has only been in existence for a short time, but Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser says it’s been very successful. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Florida Now Accepting Specialty Crop Grant Applications
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for $4.2 million in federal funding for specialty crops. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Peanut Market Update
There are not a lot of changes with peanut prices this week, but today Tyron Spearman has an update on where those currently stand. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2025Florida Cattle …
Meat Inspector Furloughs Still Raising Questions
Those in the livestock industry, along with many others, are concerned that meat inspectors will be furloughed due to the current budget war. And Collin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said there’s an underlying sense the Administration doesn’t want to be more flexible. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …