WASHINGTON, DC – Texas cotton producer Jimmy Dodson told a Farm Foundation forum audience today that risk management tools, particularly crop insurance, “are extremely important to cotton producers.” Dodson, chairman of the National Cotton Council’s American Cotton Producers, was a participant in a panel discussion on “The Future Role of the Federal Government in Agricultural Risk Management” held at the …
Tell Congress to Act Immediately on Free Trade
This is a note from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: Last week, the White House submitted the pending free trade agreements with Korea, Colombia and Panama to Capitol Hill for immediate consideration. Congress is expected to vote on the job-generating agreements tomorrow, Oct. 12, 2011. NCBA has been a leader in advocating support for these agreements, which will increase demand …
FAITC Continuing their Effort to Educate Students About FL Specialty Crops
In a previous report we told you about Florida being awarded funding for 24 initiatives through USDA’s specialty crop block grant program and now we have more details on one of those with Florida Ag In Classroom’s Lisa Gaskalla. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Beef to be at Southern Women’s Show
Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes talks about how beef checkoff dollars will be put to good use this weekend by the Florida Cattlewomen’s Assocation as they will be set up at the annual Southern Women’s Show in Orlando. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Alabama Cattlemen Busy with October Beef Month
Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said the Alabama National Fair going on right now in Montgomery is just one of the many ways they are reaching consumers during October Beef Month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …
Georgia Beef Cooking Demo at Sunbelt Ag Expo
Brooke Williams with the Georgia beef Board said they will be doing something new next week at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …
Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Search Update
More than 100 have applied to be the next executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus, and the committee searching for the right person will meet again Monday, Oct. 17, as noted in the first report. Download Audio In the second report, Citrus Commissioner and search committee member Mike Garavaglia Jr. discusses the type of person he’d like to …
AL Ag Commissioner Optimistic About FTAs
With the Senate and House expected to take action on the Free Trade Agreements with South Korea, Columbia and Panama, Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillan says the passage of all three FTAs could have a significant impact on agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Register for Citrus Economics Conference by Friday, Oct. 14
University of Florida economist Allen Morris tells about the International Citrus Economics Conference set for Oct. 26-27 in Orlando. He notes that a food and beverage count is needed by this Friday, so those planning to attend should register by then; they can do so at the Citrus Research and Education Center Web site. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got …
Florida Hoping for Passage of Trade Deals
Florida officials are saying passage of the trade deals with Panama, Colombia and South Korea could mean thousands of jobs for the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …