The House Ag Committee continued their series of audit hearings designed to review programs in advance of writing the 2012 Farm Bill last week. The members focused on energy, forestry and nutrition programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Biodiesel Continues to Prove Sustainability
A new study shows that biodiesel production continues to be energy-efficient in making biodiesel for diesel vehicles and home heating. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida 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 …
Mixing up Salad Greens
Traditional iceberg and romaine lettuces remain popular salad choices, but there are many more options available that allow consumers to add flavor, color and nutrition to their plate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …
Trade Deals Not Expected Until After Recess
The Administration is not expected to send the Panama, Colombia and South Korea free trade deals to Congress for consideration before the August recess. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 4 Percent
The recent cattle on feed report showed cattle and calves on feed at 10.5 million head, 4 percent above July 1, 2010 while placements in feedlots during June was also 4 percent above last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Farm Bill Could Be Written Soon
At this past week’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Panama City, speakers on Saturday morning discussed the new farm bill as Tyron Spearman was there and reports on what was said. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …
U.S. Cattle Herd Still Shrinking
The latest cattle inventory numbers from USDA show we have the smallest July 1st inventory since the records started 35 years ago. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida …
Southeast Producers Providing Good Quality Cattle
One of the speakers at last week’s Alabama Cattlemen’s Association board of directors meeting was Gene Lowrey, general manager of XIT Feeders, as he spent time in both Alabama and Georgia looking at cattle and was pleased with what he saw. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Citrus Expo Seminars to Spotlight Grower Perspectives
Taking complex concepts from the classroom to the grove can often be challenging. That’s why the 2011 Citrus Expo seminar program will feature firsthand presentations from citrus growers who have successfully implemented emerging ideas in their operations. Five growers will address the seminar theme, “Proactive Innovations for a Positive Future.” Those already confirmed include: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Citrus Growers to Gather at Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet
The annual Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet will take place on Aug. 17 at the Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Gulf Citrus Growers Association President Wayne Simmons says the banquet is an opportunity to discuss topics and events that are affecting citrus growers throughout the state with fellow growers, industry representatives and political leaders who support the …