No BSE in U.S. Cattle

USDA has been investigating a company in California ever since a video was released showing inhumane treatment non-ambulatory cattle. Through all this some even wondered if BSE might be involved but USDA basically said no.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

Farm Bill Saga Continues

Lots of talking but no progress yet on the Farm Bill standoff. The House last week proposed farm bill funding at $6 billion dollars above baseline with cuts for everyone and the White House liked it. On Friday, the Senate came up with a funding level of more than $12 billion above baseline which the administration disapproves of. Report (1:00 …

Buying Meat from Cloned Animals

Everett Griner tells us just what we don’t know about this.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

Beef is Safe to Eat

After the massive beef recall by USDA this weekend, the beef checkoff was hard at work informing consumers about beef and proper cooking instructions. But each of the state beef councils & beef boards here in the Southeast have also been busy relaying the beef message…. AL Report  (1:00 mp3)  FL Report  (1:30 mp3)  GA Report  (1:00 mp3)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Peanut Price & Stocks Numbers

Tyron Spearman has a rundown of some of the latest pricing and other numbers of interest to peanut growers.  Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …

Returning Census Forms Saves Money

The National Ag Statistics Service is getting ready to follow-up with people who have not yet returned their 2007 Census of Agriculture forms. The more that are returned before they have to take extra steps, the less taxpayer dollars it costs. Report (1:00 mp3) HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE YET? USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Literacy Day

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about Florida Agriculture Literacy Day, scheduled for April 10. More information can be found on the web at www.florida-agriculture.com/news/10-05-07b.htm. Those wishing to volunteer for the event can register by visiting www.agtag.org. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …

Pressing the Burger Giants

Just what impact does that tomato have on that burger?  Everett Griner tells us just what it is causing.  Report (1:00 mp3) HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …

Citrus Nursery Risks Include No Insurance Availability

In the final report in this four part series which began earlier this week, citrus nurseryman Phil Rucks from Frostproof, FL explains yet another high risk situation for rebuilding citrus nurseries – the lack of insurance availability. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …

New HLB “Greening” Testing Lab Open in SW Florida

Views at the close of this report about research remaining paramount while juice markets erode and new drink choices continue to appear. The balance of research and marketing investments and new production paradigms continue to challenge growers and industry. Also today a reminder: The new HLB Lab at the UF/IFAS Southwest Research and Education Center is now open and accepting …