USDA is ensuring that all students receive a lunch during this new school year as Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that the department is making it easier for families to qualify for free or reduced priced meals at school. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
FL Citrus Organizations Collectively Provide Shipping Rule Comments
In these two reports, AgNet’s Ernie Neff provides an overview of public comments made to USDA this week from Florida citrus organizations about the fresh citrus shipping rule changes recently proposed. The public comment period remains open until the end of this month. By the way, USDA/APHIS officials will be on hand at Citrus Expo Auguest 19th and 20th to …
USDA Updates Payment Info
Today Tyron Spearman has information concerning payment information through USDA and about some new funding that will soon be available. 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 …
AL Still Beefing Up Blood Supplies
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Ed Whatley says the beef checkoff has been involved with helping beef up the blood supply across Alabama. 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 …
GBB Continues with Summer Promotions
Summer may be winding down, but Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes says they are still busy with a variety of events including one big promotion which starts next week. 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 …
FL Spreading Beef Dollars
Working with as many different groups as possible to get the beef message out is something that Florida Beef Council’s Executive Vice President Jim Handley said they try to do on a regular basis. 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 …
Falling Leaves
The southern forests are stressed and Everett Griner explains. 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 to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025
Proposed Plant Importation Rules
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is proposing to modify current plant importation regulations to further protect U.S. agriculture. 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 …
Food Safety Legislation Better but Not Perfect
As the Food Safety Enhancement Act passed in the House on its second attempt, Ag Committee Ranking Member Frank Lucas admits that it’s better than the original bill that came out of the Energy and Commerce Committee, but says it’s far from a perfected bill. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone
A new survey completed by the National Oceantic and Atmospheric Administration shows the Gulf of Mexico dead zone to be smaller than expected. 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, …