This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about a new rule providing enhanced consumer protection whenever horses are sold in Florida. More information can be found online at New Florida Horse Sales Rule. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
Good Time at 14th Annual Highlands Citrus Growers “Fun Shoot”
Highlands County Citrus Growers Association (HCCGA) hosted hundreds of growers and industry people at its 14th annual “Fun Shoot” this weekend at Quail Creek Plantation near Okeechobee. A beautiful day for fun and fellowship and plenty of both were had by all. AND what a FEAST! These photos are but a sample of the surf & turf meal that also …
Soybean Checkoff Investigation
The American Soybean Association has asked the Inspector General to investigate the National Soybean Checkoff Program. John Hoffman, association president, says the American Soybean Association believes the checkoff is a tremendously important tool – but needs to get to the bottom of the allegations so the industry can move forward with a good national checkoff with a high degree of …
Producer Workshops at Beltwide Cotton Conference
The Beltwide Cotton Conference is only three weeks away and Director of Agricultural Research for Cotton Incorporated Dr. Ed Barnes, says that they have been working closely with the cotton council to put together some informative producer workshops. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …
USDA Addressing Findings of OIG Investigation
USDA is working to correct problems found by the Inspector General’s investigation after one of the largest meat recalls on record here in the U.S. 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 …
Obama Yet to Name Ag Secretary
President-elect Obama has yet to name who his Agriculture Secretary will be as many in the industry wait to see who will fill that position. 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 …
Adjusted Gross Income Concerns / Peanut Posted Price / Concerns about Doha
There are concerns about how the adjusted gross income this year will affect farmers, as Tyron Spearman has information you need to know about that, along with updating this week’s peanut posted price and how some in our nation’s capitol are not happy about the Doha round. Hear about income concerns: Peanut Posted Price info: Concerns about Doha: Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Beef Board Meetings at Annual Convention
Cattle producers from across the Southeast and the nation are encouraged to attend the 2009 Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show in Phoenix in late January. During the meeting, Cattlemen’s Beef Board members will review and evaluate checkoff-funded programs along with reviewing recommendations for possible improvements to the checkoff. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
Hallmark-Westland Investigation Complete
The OIG has released their report concerning the investigation of the Hallmark/Westland plant in California where humane handling and inspection violations were found earlier this year. 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 …
Economic Impacts Being Felt By Everybody
This even includes the livestock industry. Today, Everett Griner takes a look at just what is happening here. 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 …