Tension is Mounting in FL Legislative Session

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

There are two weeks left in Florida’s 2010 legislative session and according to Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks, things are starting to really heat up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Partnerships for Water Conservation Needed

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

GAINESVILLE, FL -The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced the availability of $61.2 million in national financial assistance funding for Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP) projects. This funding will help producers conserve surface and ground water and improve water quality on agricultural land. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

AAC to Host Ag Commissioner Candidates at Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Executive Director of the Alabama Agri-Business Council, Leigha Cauthen, says those attending their annual meeting on May 3-4, 2010, will have an opportunity to hear from the Commissioner of Agriculture candidates. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Conservation Innovation Grant Funding Available

Randall Weiseman USDA-NRCS

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the availability of approximately $25 million in fiscal year 2010 to fund projects designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) in fiscal year 2010. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FL Tomato Safety Bill on the Governor’s Desk

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Senate Bill 350, requiring increased inspection of Florida grown tomatoes, is now headed to Gov. Charlie Crist’s desk. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

FLP Working to Save Forest Lands

Randall Weiseman General

WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the award of grants to permanently protect private forestland in 33 states and U.S. territories through the Forest Legacy Program (FLP). The 2010 FLP awards, which total $72 million, will help the program reach a total of over 2 million permanently protected acres across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

FCA Tracking Horse Slaughter Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Equine, Florida, Livestock

Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, talks about one bill they been working on during this year’s legislative session in Florida that deals with the unlawful slaughter of horses and cattle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

U.S. Could Send Poultry to Russia Soon

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

U.S. government and poultry industry officials say they have agreed to a new approach on talks to resolve a trade dispute with Russia over its ban on U.S. chicken. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

U.S. May Resume Poultry and Turkey Exports to EU

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

U.S. poultry and turkey producers may be on the brink of exporting their products to the European Union. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

UGA to Hold Beef Cattle Field Day

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Cattle producers are invited to attend the annual University of Georgia Mountain Beef Cattle Field Day next Wednesday, April 21st in Blairsville, Ga. No matter whether you have a small or large operation, producers will be able to find useful knowledge. To learn more about this years event click Here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …