USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service released the following update on the BSE detection announced earlier this week: On April 24, USDA confirmed the nation’s 4th case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in an animal that was sampled for the disease at a rendering facility in central California. This animal was never Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Ethanol Questions
Everett Griner asked questions about the ethanol industry that we all should be asking. 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 …
Senate Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill with Broad Bipartisan Support
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry today voted to approve the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012, a bipartisan Farm Bill authored by Committee Chairwoman Senator Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member Senator Pat Roberts. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
NCGA Appreciates Efforts to Pass Farm Bill out of Senate Ag Committee
WASHINGTON (April 26, 2012) — National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the Senate Agriculture Committee’s passage of the 2012 farm bill: 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 …
Investing in Farm and School Programs
USDA has announced a program where they will be investing in farm and school programs as Tyron Spearman has the details. 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, …
FL Still Ripe for Wildfires, Despite Recent Rainfall
According to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, the heavy precipitation that a significant portion of Florida received last weekend was not enough to alter the overall wildfire picture. 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 …
New Cotton Inc Entomologist Hopes to Avoid Insect Resistance
Cotton Incorporated’s new Director of Entomology Research, Dr. Ryan Kurtz, says he hopes to continue efforts to stay ahead of any possible insect resistance. 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 …
Senate Farm Bill Markup is Underway
The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee is meeting right now to officially markup their version of the 2012 Farm Bill. Markup is the process during which the committee amends and modifies a bill. And just a few minutes ago former Ag Secretary Mike Johanns, now a Nebraksa Senator, explained to Chairwoman Stabenow why he is not a fan of …
Fellow Specialty Crop Growers in NE Having an Eventful Season
Our fellow specialty crop growers in the northeast have battled several late season weather patterns. USDA’s Rod Bain has more in this report with Meteorologist Brad Rippey. 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 …
Register Now for FCA Convention in June
Here’s a reminder the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is less than two months away as it will take place June 18-22 at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort. This year’s event will of course include a big trade show, the Florida CattleWomen’s Reception and Fashion Show, bull sale, and more. To register go to their website at floridacattlemen.org. Sponsored …