DES MOINES, June 6, 2012 – Results of a survey issued today at the World Pork Expo, the annual trade show of the National Pork Producers Council, show that the overwhelming majority of the U.S. sow herd spends some time in individual housing, known as gestation stalls. The findings confirm NPPC’s concerns about recent pronouncements by food companies that Sponsored …
Beef Cookoff Making Good Use of Checkoff Dollars
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, we hear from Brenda Brookshire, Past President of the Georgia Cattlewomen’s Association, who talks about the importance of the beef checkoff when it comes to the beef cookoff which is held every two years. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go …
Florida Beef Ambassador Contest
For young people interested in particpating in the Florida Beef Ambassador contest, the event will take place July 20th in Kissimmee at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association office. Download Audio For registration forms or to learn more click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …
Senate Takes Up Farm Bill
The Senate has officially taken up consideration of the 2012 farm bill as some are hoping for passage of this legislation before the July 4th congressional recess. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Peanut Foundation to Start Mapping Chromosome
The Peanut Foundation has announced that while more money still needs to be raised, efforts to start mapping the peanut chromosome have begun, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Good Food Can Still Be Good for You
From meat, to pasta and rice, to all types of unsweetened fruits and juices, good food can still be good for you. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Researching Alternatives for Poultry Antibiotics
USDA scientists are looking for alternatives to antibiotics for controlling infectious poultry diseases. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025
Governor, Congressmen and Others to Attend Citrus Conference
Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows names some of the state and federal leaders who will attend portions of Mutual’s Florida Citrus Industry Conference next week in Bonita Springs. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …
In June Citrus Industry: Disease Management and George Hamner Jr.
The June issue of Citrus Industry magazine, which readers will receive soon, contains a profile of the Indian River area’s George Hamner Jr. along with several articles on disease management. Diseases addressed are HLB, canker and citrus leprosis. Citrus Industry Editor Ernie Neff has the details. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll …
Citrus Foundation Might Help With Canker-Detecting Dogs
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation recently heard about research on dogs that detect canker in citrus. Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning says the foundation might look into ways to help get the dogs into service. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …