WASHINGTON (Friday, June 17, 2011/National FFA Organization) – FFA members from across the nation are attending the 2011 Washington Leadership Conference in the nation’s capital. The conference is an activity of the National FFA Organization and sponsored by Monsanto as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Alabama Peanut Producers Approve Checkoff & Outlook for Peanuts
Alabama peanut growers recently voted in favor of keeping their state checkoff going as Tyron Spearman looks at that news along with an update on the outlook for this year’s peanut crop. Checkoff: Download Audio Outlook: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
Livestock Groups Pleased GIPSA Rule is on Hold
Livestock and poultry organizations were pleased that House lawmakers approved an agriculture funding bill that prevents USDA from finalizing its proposed GIPSA rule, as NCBA Immediate Past President Steve Foglesong said this issue was the priority coming out of their annual meeting in February. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
The Passing of Pat Cockrell
The Florida Farm Bureau Federation is sad to report that William “Pat” Cockrell passed away the morning of Friday, June 17, 2011. We will pass along arrangement details once available. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
Forest Fires
Tis the season and with the start of things the way they are, Everett Griner tells us it looks to be a bad year for forest fires. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
USDA Claims Available for FL Women and Hispanic Farmers
Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez, wants to remind producers about the Hispanic and Women’s discrimination outreach program. More info is available at www.farmerclaims.gov Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
GCC in Negotiations to Fund Cotton Physiologist
Executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, Richey Seaton, says they are completing negotiations with the University of Georgia to help fund a cotton physiologist. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …
AL Producers Encouraged to Sign Up for NRCS Programs
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has numerous programs to fit a variety of conservation needs and State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett reminds producers that signups are continuous. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …
Research Findings Regarding E.Coli and Pre-Cut Salads
Tere has been some findings regarding pre-cut salad greens the aggressive O157:H7 strain of E. coli. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
UGA College of Ag Struggling with Most Recent Budget Cuts
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will have to make drastic cuts to its programs in order to meet the most recent cuts levied by the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …