The importance of research dollars for the University of Florida IFAS was a major discussion at last week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s legislative quarterly meeting in Tallahassee as FCA President Don Quincey knows all of agriculture depends on those research efforts. And Jeff Dahl with the University of Florida’s Department of Animal Sciences talks about the funding they hope to get …
New USDA Energy Website
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says in an effort for rural Americans to have a good understanding about what bioenergy opportunities are available to them, USDA has launched a new energy website. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …
Peanut Contract Update & Lower Cotton Price May Help Peanuts
There was an update to peanut contracts last week but only in one area as Tyron Spearman has the latest there, along with information on how the lower cotton prices we’ve been seeing may help peanuts. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in …
Alabama Suffers Serious Tornado Damage
Agriculture Food Safety Inspectors have been deployed in Alabama after this mornings severe weather as this is a release from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries: MONTGOMERY – Due to the widespread tornado damage in the early morning hours today, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has activated the Emergency Operations Center at the department headquarters in Montgomery. …
Reminder to Producers Regarding CSP Funding Deadline
A quick reminder to producers regarding the January 27, 2012 deadline for the first ranking period of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Stewardship Program. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio FL – Ken Morgan: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle …
Comments Welcome for Poultry Inspection Proposal
Last week USDA announced their proposal to modernize poultry slaughter and improve food safety across the U.S., and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said this all stems from a successful pilot program that has been underway for some time. Download Audio There is a 90-day comment period on the proposal which can be done through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov. …
More Talks of a Single Federal Food Safety Agency
There have been renewed interest in talks regarding the possibility of single federal food safety agency if Congress gives the Obama Administration the green light to reorganize the government. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …
Produce Industry Still Waiting on New Food Safety Regulations
The Food and Drug Administration has missed the deadline to release new produce safety regulations mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …
Producers Invited to Attend GACs Annual Meeting and Legislative Breakfast
Bryan Tolar with the Georgia Agri-Business Council invites GA producers to attend their Annual Meeting and Membership Supper on January 31 and Legislative Breakfast on February 1, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …
Farm Progress
Everett Griner tells us how there are fantastic advances ahead in the ag industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025