Once again this year, Healthy Mr. Potato Head will be a featured balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, but after this year, the beloved balloon is being retired – at least for awhile. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
Getting Ready for Farm City Week
The upcoming celebration of National Farm-City Week kicked off this week with a luncheon in Washington DC. At the event, the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its inaugural “Book of the Year” award to a Georgia tree farmer, better known to rock and rollers for his career as keyboardist for the Rolling Stones. Chuck Leavell was honored for …
U.S. Cattlemen Concerned About Argentina Trade
The United States Cattlemen’s Association is aĂ‚Â new cattle organization presenting an effective voice for America’s cattle industry. And one of the many issues they are currently dealing with concernsĂ‚Â USDA looking to open our market to parts ofĂ‚Â Argentina. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) To learn more about the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, ClickĂ‚Â HereĂ‚Â Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …
Senate Slows Farm Bill Work
Work on the 2007 Farm Bill slowed in the Senate Wednesday as lawmakers put it aside to take up other issues. Some amendments were introduced on Tuesday, including payment limitations. Report (1:30 mp3) Meanwhile, the AgJobs bill will not be included as an amendment to the farm bill, but there are several provisions that will help farmers transition to organic …
The Other Drought Losses
Farmers have gained the sympathy of the public across the Southeast because of the drought.Ă‚Â Today Everett GrinerĂ‚Â looks atĂ‚Â some of the other lossesĂ‚Â due to theĂ‚Â drought which have not been taken into account,Ă‚Â andĂ‚Â the emotional aspect of all of this. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
90 Years of Citrus Research Celebrated at UF/CREC
University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred celebrates its 90th anniversary with about 400 people gathering for tours and a luncheon. Ribbon cutting for a new citrus pathology lab, and re-dedication of a refurbished Ben Hill Griffin Citrus Hall were also featured. In the first report, comments from UF Vice President for Agriculture Affairs, Dr. Jimmy …
GA Beef is Nutritious
The message for quite some time has been that beef is a healthy choice for today’s lifestyle, and according to Georgia Beef Board’s Julie Watson, that message continues to be true. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
FL Getting Beef Message to Nurses
The Florida Beef Council took part in an event last week to relay the message about beef and it’s healthy benefits to a group of nurses. Ă‚Â Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
AL Cattlemen Watching Farm Bill Discussions
With the Senate busy this week debatng the 2007 Farm Bill, all of agriculture is busy monitoring theĂ‚Â discussions, including those with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association. Ă‚Â Report (1:10 mp3)Ă‚Â Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …
AL Veterinarian Honored with Medal of Distinction
A well-known veterinarian from Alabama, Dr. J Lee Alley,Ă‚Â recently received the highest award given by the U.S. Animal Health Association. Ă‚Â Report (:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …