Bob Redding of The Redding Group, who represents peanut growers in Washington D.C., was one of the speakers at last week’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference. His main topic was the new farm bill, and how preparations are already underway. Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio To hear more of Redding’s comments click here. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the …
Talking Beef at Florida Food and Nutrition Symposium
The Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 81st Symposium is taking place this week in Tampa. And in this week’s beef checkoff report, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council explains what the council’s role is at this annual event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Georgia Beef Board to Meet This Saturday
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association will hold its summer conference this weekend, July 28-30, at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. And in the association’s weekly Georgia Beef Board report, brought to you by your beef checkoff, Kaytlyn Malia says the Georgia Beef Board will be meeting during this event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Alabama Beef 101 Courses Held This Month
It’s been a busy month for the Alabama Beef Checkoff, and in this week’s report, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says that includes hosting a couple of Beef 101 courses. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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, …
Lawmakers Call for Dairy Program Sign up Extension
We’ve told you that enrollment is underway through September 30th for producers interested in 2017 coverage in the Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy). But now House and Senate lawmakers want the Agriculture Department to extend the enrollment period for the program. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Slight Drop in Cotton and Peanut Condition Ratings
In USDA’s weekly crop condition report, both the cotton and peanut crop is showing a small decline in condition ratings. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest numbers, first for cotton. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 …
University of Florida/IFAS to Hold Peanut Field Day
The 2016 University of Florida/IFAS Peanut Field Day will be held Thursday, August 11 at the North Florida Research and Education Center near Marianna, Florida. To learn more about this year’s event, click here. Sponsored ContentStrong 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, …
Final Week to Apply for Florida Pine Beetle Assistance Program
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and the Florida Forest Service wants to remind landowners this is the final week they will accept applications for the Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program. Applications will be accepted from non-industrial private forest landowners through July 29. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
Provisions of Yoho Bill Adopted by the USDA
From the Office of Florida Congressman Ted Yoho: Washington, D.C. – Today, in a victory for Congressman Ted S. Yoho’s (R-FL-03) PAST Act (H.R. 3268) and animal welfare, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced proposed changes to strengthen enforcement of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) and end inhumane practices known as soring. …
Ag Community Urged to Have Strong Turnout for UF Homecoming Game
AgNet Media is proud to join University of Florida (UF) Athletics and the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) to promote the 2016 Agriculture and Gardening Day at UF, when the Gators play University of Missouri Tigers at UF’s homecoming football game, October 15, 2016. The staff at AgNet Media are Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …