Building on work originally funded by the Pork Checkoff, a consortium of scientists from around the country has discovered a genetic marker in pigs that identifies whether or not a pig has a reduced susceptibility to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) – a disease that costs the U.S. pork industry an estimated $664 million per year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Citrus Industry eNews: Gardinier’s Advanced Citrus Production System
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Pigweed Power
Everett Griner explains to us that although science is laboring on trying to figure out how to get rid of pigweed, the problem weed is continuing to grow. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
USDA Announces Equine Operations Now Eligible for Emergency Loans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2012 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson announced today that equine operations that breed, raise and sell certain types of horses are now eligible for loan assistance under FSA’s emergency loan program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …
Control Over State Water a Key Point in State Nutrient Criteria Legislation
Matt Caldwell, vice-chair of Florida’s Ag and Natural Resources Subcommittee, says he is pleased with the successful efforts during this 2012 Legislative Session regarding the numeric nutrient criteria issue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle …
NCBA Supports House Decision to Protect Private Property Rights
WASHINGTON (Feb. 29, 2012) – The U.S. House of Representatives Tues., Feb. 29, 2012, sided with private property owners by passing The Private Property Right Protection Act of 2012 (H.R. 1443). The bipartisan bill, sponsored by Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.), essentially prevents states from using eminent domain over property to be used for economic development. The bill would also strip …
Experiencing Benefits from the Beef Checkoff
It’s time once again for our series, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, where this week we have Misty Edmondson from Auburn, Alabama who said the beef checkoff has been a real benefit for their operation. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Sugar Farmers Advocating Current Sugar Program in Washington
Sugar farmers from across the country are visiting Capitol Hill offices this week with a message of extending the current sugar policy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers …
Senate Ag Committee Farm Bill Hearing Focuses on Conservation
The Senate Ag Committee’s most recent Farm Bill Hearing focused on Conservation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …
Bayer’s Ag Issues Forum Full of Hot Topics
Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper is on location in Nashville this week attending the 2012 Commodity Classic where he brings us the following report regarding the Bayer CropScience Ag Issues Forum. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida …