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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida 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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida 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 Producers Proactive …
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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …
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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …
Florida House and Senate Moves Budget Forward
Florida House and Senate leaders have reached an agreement on the broad framework of the budget that will allow negotiations to move forward. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …
USDA Rural Housing Assistance
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced several efforts to address concerns in the housing market. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Cattle Feedlots Facing a Difficult Year
USDA’s latest cattle on feed report has the number of placements in feedlots during January at 1.85 million head, down 2 percent from last year, indicating the number of cattle available is getting smaller. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …