NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants

USDA has announced $14 million in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to fund 45 projects in 40 states to develop and refine new technologies and approaches that will help farmers conserve and sustain natural resources on their operations. In Florida, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) was awarded a grant of more than $950,000 based on paying for environmental services on Florida …

Preparing Producers & Retailers for COOL

With the fact Country of Origin Labeling starts in just over 3 months, NCBA’s Allison Wenther said she is busy trying to educate both cattle producers and retailers as to what will be needed to make this work on the retail level.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Peanut Price Support & Payments Announced

USDA has announced price support information for peanut growers and the fact signup is underway for direct and counter-cyclical payments, as Tyron Spearman has the details.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …

Cattlemen open relief effort for farms and ranches devastated by Midwest flooding

DENVER (June 26, 2008) – The National Cattlemen’s Foundation, in cooperation withthe National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), has launched a disaster relief effort to assist farm and ranch families impacted by catastrophic flooding in the Mississippi River corridor and surrounding areas. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …

FL Voluntary Drive to Help Beef Checkoff

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association put together a task force to look at ways they could help with the problem of dwindling beef checkoff dollars in the state, and one idea was to start a voluntary drive. Florida Beef Council’s Brad Etheridge is excited about this idea.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle …

AL Grilling Beef this Summer

The Beef Checkoff summer grilling promotion is well underway across the country and Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said things are really progressing well with their various promotions.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding …

GA June Beef Month Continues

In Georgia June Beef Month continues with various events and promotions across the state, and Rebekah Estes of Conyers is enjoying her internship with the Georgia Beef Board as she’s been involved with many aspects of the beef industry.  Report (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant …

Raw Peanut Exports are Up

According to the latest numbers raw peanut exports are up for the U.S. as Tyron Spearman runs through the figures.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …

Teachers Honored for Ag Education

Ten teachers, including one from Florida and one from Alabama, have been recognized for their outstanding efforts to promote agricultural literacy by the White-Reinhardt Fund for Education. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture sponsored the $1,200 scholarships in cooperation with the AFB Women’s Leadership Committee. The winners included Kitchka Petrova of Florida and Polly Rowell of Alabama. Report (1:00 …

Tomatoes and Farmers Markets

Tomatoes are gradually returning to grocery store shelves and restaurant menus but there is still a great deal of consumer confusion and misinformation as a result of the publicity surrounding the salmonella scare. Meanwhile, farmers markets are benefiting from increased sales. Report(1:00 mp3) In Alabama, Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks is reminding consumers they can find FDA approved “safe to eat” …