Today is the last day of the 2012 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention here in Marco Island as a good crowd was on hand for last night’s Cattlemen’s Supper. One of those was Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam who I was able to catch up with afterwards to chat about some of the issues he talked with cattle producers about. …
Organic Growth
Folks are finding that organic farming has its limits. Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …
U.S. Potato Growers Welcome Mexico to TPP Negotiations
The inclusion of Mexico in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations is expected to open the door for expanded U.S. potato exports to Mexico. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …
FY 2013 Ag Appropriations Bill Approved by House Committee
The house has approved a fiscal year 2013 ag appropriations bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …
NCBA President Speaks to Florida Cattlemen
The 2012 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is well attended again this year as one of the speakers during this morning’s Board of Director’s meeting was National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander from Pilger, Nebraska. He gave an update on a variety of issues the NCBA staff have been working on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Growers on High Alert for Southern Rust in Corn
Due to the recent increase in moisture, Monsanto regional agronomist Ty Fowler says that the corn crop is starting to show more disease issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
Beef Checkoff Keeping Producers Informed
In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff Carl McKettrick, owner of the Arcadia Stockyard in Arcadia, Florida, said the producer communications section of the checkoff is important as it keeps cattle producers informed of what their beef checkoff dollars are doing. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to …
Peanut Supplies in the Loan are Down & Efforts Underway to Fill NPB Position
The latest numbers show peanut supplies in the loan are down as Tyron Spearman has that story along with information about efforts that are underway to fill the top position with the National Peanut Board. Supplies: Download Audio Position: Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Florida Cattlemen Get CattleFax Update
It’s day two of the 2012 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention as many attendees heard yesterday from Duane Lenz with CattleFax who gave an update on various issues that can affect their operations and the markets over the next few months. I talked with him afterwards to get a summary of the topics discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between …
Ackerman Discusses OJ Sales, Fresh Oranges, Brazilian Citrus
Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman discusses the continuing orange juice sales decline and efforts to curb it, a proposed fresh orange marketing campaign, and a trip to Brazilian citrus country. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …