Our weekly series, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, this week we hear from Erin Smith from Reform, Alabama who talks about how the checkoff has really expanded it’s efforts to reach consumers through social media. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides …
Putnam Striving to Give FL Ag the Attention it Deserves
Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says that his mission for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is to expand opportunities for farmers and ranchers. 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
Looking at the Future for Meat Producers
Next year could bring better times for some meat production sectors, and just the opposite for others, as Gary Crawford has this report. 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
Preventing Bacteria from Hitching a Ride to the Cookout
Many will celebrate the upcoming unofficial kick-off to summer with a cookout and Tina Hanes of USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline gives us some tips on how to ensure bacteria stays uninvited. 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 …
Research Discovers How Various Elements Affect Young Bees
New research delves into how younger bees fare long-term after facing challenges associated with Colony Collapse Disorder. 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
Don’t Forget to Apply Potassium at Planting
Many of our cotton farmers are in the midst of planting and UGA Soil Scientist Dr. Glen Harris wants to remind them about the importance of applying Potassium. 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 …
Citrus Executive Discusses Continuing OJ Sales Decline
Orange juice volume sales nationally declined again for the most recent four-week reporting period, continuing a several years’ downward trend. Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) Deputy Executive Director Bob Norberg reports on the continuing decline and discusses the reason for it. He also says FDOC marketing works when optimal amounts are spent. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need …
Bone Dry Again!
Had rain lately? Everett Griner tells us how 2012 is looking to be a repeat of 2011 for drought. 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
Beef Cows to Graze on Land Bought for Panther Corridor
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White joined several others near Kissimmee Tuesday to announce a key land purchase that is expected to help Florida panthers expand into new areas north of the Caloosahatchee River. The purchase of the riverfront 1,278 acre tract near Labelle involved several public and private organizations, the setting up of conservation easements, and …
Alabama Cattlemen Pleased with Legislative Session
The Alabama Legislature wrapped up their general session last week in Montgomery but Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said legislators are still in town for a special session to address re-apportionment. 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 …