It was announced yesterday that the fourth ever case of BSE in the U.S. had been confirmed in a dairy cow from central California. For cattle producers, one of the first things that come to mind is how will this affect the U.S. beef trade but USDA Chief Veterinary Officer John Clifford said this detection in no way affects the …
Researcher Discusses Biochar Impacts in Citrus Groves
University of Florida researchers Arnold Schumann and Tim Spann wrote about biochar and its possible benefits for citrus in the April issue of Citrus Industry magazine. Some biochar is produced when growers burn dead or non-productive trees on burn piles. In this report, Spann defines biochar and discusses its impact on citrus trees. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? …
FFVA’s Carlton: Look Beyond Mexico for Citrus Labor
Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Director of Labor Relations Mike Carlton tells why Florida’s citrus industry will likely need to look beyond its traditional source of harvesting labor and also put more emphasis on mechanical harvesting. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
Farm Fresh
Direct marketing is still growing. Everett Griner tells us how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
NCBA Statement on USDA Announcement regarding Positive BSE Test Result
WASHINGTON (April 24, 2012) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattle Health and Well-being Committee Chairman Tom Talbot issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) confirmation of an atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a dairy cow in central California. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
Fourth Case of BSE Confirmed in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2012 – USDA Chief Veterinary Officer John Clifford today released the following statement on the detection of BSE in the United States: “As part of our targeted surveillance system, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the nation’s fourth case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a dairy cow …
USDA Designates 3 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Georgia
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Hendry, Nassau and Palm Beach counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damage and losses caused by frost and freezing temperatures that occurred Jan 3-16, 2012. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
UGA Beef Team Talking to Consumers
The UGA beef team has been out talking to consumers once again as Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board said efforts by the seven students will continue through the end of the spring semester. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
Florida Beef Council Producing a Video
Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes said they are currently working on a new video which includes various aspects of the cattle industry in the state that should be out in the next couple of months. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
Alabama Cattlemen Visit Congressional Delegation
At last week’s NCBA spring legislative conference in Washington D.C., Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they did not get a good feeling that the 2012 Farm Bill would get passed anytime soon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …