One of the major topics being discussed at the 2010 Cattle Industry Conference here in Denver is the findings of a routine beef checkoff compliance review of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association by an independent CPA firm. Today the Federation of State Beef Councils met and their Chair, Scott George, related how disappointed he was with the way this information …
Update on Disaster Aid Package
Senate Ag Committee Chairman Blanche Lincoln dropped her 1.5-billion dollar ag disaster provision from the pending Small Business Jobs bill after the Obama administration agreed to take money from existing programs to fund the payments to eligible farmers and ranchers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …
New Training to be Required for Fumigant Users
The Environmental Protection Agency has gone through a re-registration process for all fumigants and weed agronomist with the University of Georgia, Dr. Stanley Culpepper, says all growers will be required to receive training. 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 …
Final Small Farm Listening Session to be Held
The second and final small farm listening session will be held August 3, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the Doyle Conner Building, Eyster Auditorium in Tallahassee. For more information contact Florida Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Ag Policy, Joshua Craft, at (352) 378-8100 ext. 1091. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …
White Button Mushrooms Enhance Immune System
Agricultural Research Service scientists have conducted a study showing that white button mushrooms may actually promote immune function by increasing production of antiviral proteins released by cells when trying to protect and repair tissue. 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 …
Peanuts are a Miracle Food, Peanut Posted Price and Calendar
Today Tyron Spearman has information about how one man noted that peanuts are a miracle food for many along with the latest peanut posted price information and an update on the calendar of events. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …
Seafood Dilemma
Today Everett Griner tells us how a dwindling supply is escalating prices. 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, 2025
CBB vs NCBA on Review Findings
Yesterday we heard from Cattlemen’s Beef Board Secretary-Treasurer Robert Fountain Jr. concerning the findings of a routine compliance review of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association by an independent CPA firm. Today I had a chance to talk with CBB Chair Dan Dierschke about the review findings and the fact that NCBA has expressed disappointment discussions of these findings didn’t occur …
ACA at Conference as Whatley Retires
Denver is the setting for the 2010 Cattle Industry Summer Conference as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said there are a lot of topics being covered including the proposed governance structure changes… But one person who has been involved with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association for 40 years is not in Denver as Ed Whatley’s full-time status with …
CRP Signup Starts Monday
Tyron Spearman has a reminder for growers that the CRP signup starts next Monday, August 2nd and runs for 4 weeks. 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, 2025