Republican members of the Senate Finance Committee boycotted last weeks mock markup of the draft implementing bills for the South Korea, Colombia and Panama free trade agreements due to disagreeing with the inclusion of the expanded Trade Adjustment Assistance in the Korea FTA legislation. Florida Farm Bureau National Affairs Director, Adam Basford says they hope a deal can be made …
Approval Still Needed for Transition of School Nutrition Programs
Even though the shifting of the school nutrition program to the Department of Agriculture from the Department of Education has been signed off by the governor, it still has to receive approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …
With Layoffs Looming SFWMD Employees Take Buyouts
Some South Florida Water Management District employees have taken advantage of a severance package in response to looming layoffs due to the districts shrinking budget. 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 …
Grilling Fruit
As consumers prepare their grills for the holiday, extension food expert Dianne Lamb encourages them to think outside the box and try fruit on the grill. 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 …
Balancing Pasture and Feedlot Systems for Cattle
A USDA researcher says having a sustainable approach can bring environmental benefits from cattle herds, whether they are on pasture land or in feedlots, as Rod Bain has the story. 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 Producers Urged to Take Survey
Cattle producers are being asked to provide their input to the 2011 National Beef Quality Audit. Download Audio The survey can be completed in approximately 10 minutes at www.cattlesurvey.com 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 …
CBB CEO Tom Ramey Resigns
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board Executive Committee has announced they reluctantly have accepted the resignation of their Chief Executive Officer Tom Ramey. 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, …
Back At DPI, Gaskalla Says Division Can Help Citrus Growers
Richard Gaskalla, back at the helm of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Plant Industry, in these reports tells about his experience during his hiatus and how the division can help citrus growers. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
Beef Prices
Everett Griner tells us just how the high cost of beef is affecting sales. 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 …
Alabama Holding 2012 Farm Bill Listening Forum
In anticipation of the 2012 Farm Bill, U.S. Representative Martha Roby is hosting a Farm Bill listening forum jointly with Alabama Agriculture Commissioner John McMillan, as the event is underway right now at the Pike County Cattlemen’s Association buildng just south of Troy, Alabama. The forum agenda has a host of farmers from Alabama’s Second Congressional District speaking about relevant …