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 Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary …
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 Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
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 Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, …
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 Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
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 Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
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 Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
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 Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …
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 Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …