Hispanic and Women Farmer and Rancher Claim Deadline Extended

WASHINGTON- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the extension of the voluntary claims process for Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by the USDA in past decades. All claims must now be filed by MAY 1, 2013. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida Cattlewomen Promoting Beef

The Florida Cattlewomen’s Association wants producers across the state to know they continue to promote their product through the use of beef checkoff dollars. And their president, Sarabeth Barthle Simmons, said they work to reach consumers in many ways. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Georgia Beef Board Update

Josh White updated those who serve on the Georgia Beef Board recently on the events they have attended, what’s coming up, and the status of filling a key position on their staff. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …

Congress Focusing on Budgets

Before adjourning for Easter Recess, both the House and Senate passed their budget plans. Tyron Spearman was in Washington last week and has the detailed information plus what it means for agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …

Child Safety

Farm chores are a way of life. Everett Griner talks about pending changes in child safety and farm labor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …

How to Better Cook an Egg

It is that time of year when eggs get all the attention, more specifically hard boiled eggs. And Extension Expert Karen Blakeslee gives us some advice on how to make those eggs better. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …

Honeybees Creating Unique Turf War in California

David Westervelt with the Florida Department of Agriculture says some specialty crop growers in California are finding themselves on opposite sides of a pollinator issue. Download Audio For more information regarding honeybees listen to the complete interview with FDAC’s David Westervelt. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Peanut Board Looking at 5-year Plan

Today Tyron Spearman has information about a five year strategic plan that is being looked at by the National Peanut Board which covers a variety of issues for the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, …

Temple Grandin Talks to Alabama Cattlemen

There was a big crowd on hand this past weekend at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association convention to hear well known consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior, Temple Grandin. She spent time talking with cattle producers about her many years of research, and afterwards I talked with her about some of the many things she has discovered about cattle …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Protecting Children from Identity Theft

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the increasing number of children who have been the victims of identity theft and about legislation he is proposing that would help guard against that threat. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …