It looks like budget cuts will continue to be the talk of Florida’s Legislative Session set to start January 10, 2012 and Mary Ann Gosa, director of government affairs for IFAS, says they will once again be fighting to ensure funding remains available to fulfill their core mission. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
Beef Checkoff Helping to Keep Demand High
In this weeks “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Roger West from Gainesville, Florida says if it wasn’t for the checkoff the beef industry would not be where it is today. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
Atlanta Legislators Visit with Cotton Commission During Sunbelt Tour
Well the brisk weather is certainly not keeping folks from enjoying this second day of the 34th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo and included in that crowd is a group of Atlanta Legislators. The Georgia Agribusiness Council is touring the legislators around some of the agricultural exhibits in order to raise their awareness and understanding of the the Ag industry. Along …
AL, FL and GA Receive Specialty Crop Funding
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture recently announced 29 grants across 19 states to develop and share science-based tools to address the needs of America’s specialty crop industry. The following reports have more info regarding the efforts in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded …
CHMAs Help Citrus Growers Battle HLB; Could Have Other Uses
Greg Carlton, chief of the Division of Plant Industry’s Bureau of Pest Eradication and Control, provides an update on the Citrus Health Management Areas (CHMAs) that let citrus growers cooperatively battle HLB-spreading psyllids. He says CHMAs could provide the framework for battling future industry pests and diseases as well. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Day 2
It’s day two of the annual Sunbelt Ag Expo which should be a much drier day than yesterday, as while it didn’t rain all day, we did see considerable shower activity for the first day of this year’s event. But many things still took place as Tyron Spearman looks at yesterday’s highlights and some of the things you can expect …
With Respect
Everett Griner tells us today how Americans view other Americans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026
Sunbelt Ag Expo Recognizes Farmers of the Year
Sunbelt Ag Expo and Swisher Sweets crowned a new Southeastern Farmer of the year today with livestock farmer Thomas Porter of North Carolina taking home the honor. Read on to learn more about all of our state winners. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Alabama Beef Tailgating Promotions
Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has information about a couple of tailgating promotions they will be conducting as a part of October Beef Month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage …
Georgia Beef to Be Served at Taste of Atlanta
The Georgia Beef Board has a busy week as they are set up right now in Moultrie for the Sunbelt Ag Expo, but Brooke Williams said this weekend they will be set up at the Taste of Atlanta where they will be doing something a bit different this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …