It’s day two of the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show here in Tampa, Florida as I was able to catch up with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander and we talked about some of the many issues being discussed by cattlemen this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …
Bees & Bats
Everett Griner looks at how the investigation into the disappearance of the bees and bats is moving along. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
Baxter Black Meets FCA Sweetheart in Tampa
Day one of the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is winding down as one stop many people made was at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association booth as the host state was busy talking with convention goers from across the country. One of those was a well known voice, Baxter Black as I snapped a quick picture of him …
Farmer’s Share of Retail Food Dollar Down a Bit
The latest Farmer’s Share report shows a decrease from December in the amount farmers are seeing compared to the retail price at the super market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
New Polymer by Becker Underwood Will Give Seed Better Flow
Charlie Hale with Becker-Underwood says they have developed a new polymer that will further benefit the farmer by allowing additives to better adhere to the seed and giving the seed better flow through planting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Former GA Governor Joins GAC Board of Directors
The Georgia Agribusiness Council hosted their annual Legislative Breakfast this morning, where legislators joined leaders in the Ag sector to discuss upcoming challenges and opportunities for the 2013 Legislative Session. And one of those attending was former GA Governor and current farmer Sonny Perdue, who talked to us about recently joining the GAC Board of Directors. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB …
USDA Designates 9 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas With Assistance to Surrounding States
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated nine counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For …
Cattle Producers Urged to Become BQA Certified
In our “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, this week we hear from Tammy Cheely of Sandersville, Georgia who said BQA is good for the industry and thus encourages cattle producers who are not certified to do so. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFCEB …
FL Farmers Encouraged to Signup for NRCS EQIP Initiatives
Roney Gutierrez, FL NRCS acting state conservationist, wants to remind farmers and ranchers that they are accepting applications for the Organic, Seasonal High Tunnels, On Farm Energy and Long Leaf Pine initiatives. Download Audio March 15th is the batching date for 2013 funding for the four EQIP initiatives. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …
February Citrus Industry Includes CEU Opportunity
An article and test offering a continuing education unit is one of numerous features in the February issue of Citrus Industry magazine. Other articles address psyllid management in organic groves, root health on HLB-affected trees, lessons about canker from kumquat research, and field trial results for a relatively new herbicide. Citrus Industry editor Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio This citrus …