It was announced this morning by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that an agreement had been reached paving the way for expanded exports of U.S. beef and beef products to Japan. Something that J.D. Alexander, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said is great news for cattlemen and women. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
New Retail Food Price Forecast, Same Predictions
USDA has released their newest retail food price forecast, and USDA food economist Ricky Volpe says there are no real changes or surprises. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …
Appeals Court Issues Mixed Decision for Biofuel Standards
In a mixed decision issued late last week, the D.C. Circuit vacated the 2012 cellulosic biofuel standard while affirming the 2012 advanced biofuel standard. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …
NCBA Statement on Japan’s Easing of Trade Restrictions for U.S. Beef
WASHINGTON (Jan. 28, 2013) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has learned that as of Feb. 1, Japan will begin accepting beef and beef products from cattle under 30 months of age. The new terms and conditions expand market access from cattle under 20 months to cattle under 30 months. It is estimated that this change in protocol will …
Census of Agriculture Data Can Help Farmers on a National & Local Level
Jim Ewing, acting director of the Florida office of the USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, reminds farmers and ranchers that the Census of Agriculture is often the only way to capture important agricultural data. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …
Senators Look to Extend Disaster Assistance Programs
Several senators have introduced legislation to extend ag disaster programs that expired at the end of fiscal year 2011 and were not included in the nine month Farm Bill extension. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …
Monsanto Researching Nematode Resistant Cotton Varieties
Lauren Stratman, marketing manager for Delta Pine, says that they are excited for some new varieties coming down the pipeline that would assist southeastern cotton growers with nematode issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting This Wednesday
Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton wants to remind cotton farmers that the Georgia Cotton Commission Annual Meeting and UGA Production Workshop will be held this Wednesday, January 30, at the UGA Tifton Conference Center in Tifton. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …
AL NRCS In the Process of Ranking 2013 EQIP Funds
AL NRCS Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser informs us that the 2013 EQIP funding has been allocated for the state and will soon be dispersed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …
FL NRCS Accepting Applications for Four EQIP Initiatives
FL NRCS Acting State Conservationist Roney Guiterrez says they are now accepting applications for four EQIP initiatives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …