Folks from across the country are in Denver this week for the 2011 Cattle Industry Convention as topics like international trade are being discussed. U.S. Meat Export Federation Chairman Keith Miller said this convention provides him with a great opportunity to talk with cattle producers about the important marketing activities their Beef Checkoff Program is helping to fund in key …
USDA Releases New Dietary Guidelines
USDA has released their 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government’s evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity. Tyron Spearman takes a look at what’s involved with theses guidelines. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
FL Ag Recognition Events at State Fair
The Florida State Fair kicks off next Thursday, February 10th in Tampa as this year’s event will again include special activities recognizing those involved with agriculture in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Federation to Meet at Cattle Convention
The 2011 Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show officially kicks off today in Denver, Colorado as Thursday the Federation of State Beef Councils will discuss a charter which has been developed to make it simpler for producers to understand the Federation’s role. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
AL-FL-GA Cattle Inventories Down 4-5 Percent
USDA’s latest cattle inventory report showed the number of all cattle and calves in the U.S. on January 1, 2011 were 1 percent below last year, but the numbers for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia are down even more. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
CRP Signup Announced
Signup will take place once again for the Conservation Reserve Program starting on March 14th as Farm Service Agency Administrator Jonathan Coppess explains what first time enrollees of the CRP need to know. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Chambliss Leaving Ag Committee Position
The ranking Republican on the Senate Ag Committee, Saxby Chambliss, is leaving that spot for another committee as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
FL NRCS Encouraging Tree Plantings
Now is a good time of the year to plant trees and Michael Bush with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida reminds landowners about incentives to plant trees on their property. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
AL NRCS Works with Other States
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service offers a variety of programs to landowners and Alabama State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett said they work with other states to make sure these programs work the best they can for farmers, ranchers, and other landowners. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Lowest Cattle Numbers in Decades
When USDA released their latest cattle inventory report, it showed that as of the first of the year total numbers were down 1 percent from last year at 92.6 million head, the lowest January 1st inventory of cattle and calves since 1958. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …