For the second year in a row, the Monsanto Fund is gearing-up to invest $2.3 million to strengthen math and science education in rural communities through America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education. In the following interview, Monsanto’s Customer Advocacy Manager Colleen Merz, tells us how now until April 15, 2013, farmers can nominate their favorite, local public school district. Download Audio …
Alabama Economic Recruitment Campaign to Feature Agriculture
Well a new “Made in Alabama” re-branding campaign for the State Department of Commerce will focus on forestry and agriculture. The new economic recruitment campaign is designed to enhance the state’s image for job recruitment and includes a new website, MadeInAlabama.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …
Georgia Growers Here from FDA Regarding Proposed Produce Safety Rule
Georgia produce farmers and packers had the opportunity to learn more about the federal government’s proposed produce safety rule at a listening session held earlier this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …
The Impacts of USDA Budget Cuts and the Efforts to Ease Them
There has been quite a bit of action at the Capitol this week regarding funding concerns and how to address them, and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how sequester cuts will have an impact on the agricultural industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …
Bumblebees Also Experiencing Declines
Honeybees have certainly been getting the bulk of attention when it comes to declining populations, but as a whole it seems that bumblebees have taken a much larger hit during the past century and a half. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …
Georgia Cotton Commission Pleased with Referendum Vote
Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton says they are pleased with the growers approval of their research, promotion and education efforts, as shown through their strong referendum vote. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …
Florida State Vet on Animal Disease Traceability Rule
On March 11th, the new Federal Animal Disease Traceability rule went into effect. And as individual states are working to put together their plans, Florida State Veterinarian Dr. Tom Holt explains what this means for livestock producers in his state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …
House Passes Continuing Resolution Funding FSIS Inspectors
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Mar. 21, 2013) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauds the action of the House and Senate as this morning the House passed H.R. 933, the continuing resolution which contained a similar amendment to that which passed the Senate yesterday. The amendment, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention Coming in Two Weeks
The 52nd Annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show is coming up in just 2 weeks. It will be held in conjunction with the 16th annual Beef Expo, and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s Josh White said there will be various topics discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
USDA Furloughs May Not Be Prevented
While Congress is working on a continuing resolution to give the various agencies a little flexibility to address spending priorities, meat inspector furloughs are still likely. According to USDA spokesperson Courtney Rowe, more than 92-hundred meat inspectors will still Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …