Research Continues to Stop Fire Ants

Across the Southeast we continue to fight those pesky fire ants, but new research underway may have found at least one way to control them.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

Ag Secretary Johanns Resigns

In a letter to President Bush, Mike Johanns has resigned as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Interest Rate Cut Helps Farmers

Farmers across the country can benefit from the interest rate cut handed down from the Fed Tuesday.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …

Optimistic on Farm Bill Timeline

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns is still optimistic we’ll see a new farm bill yet this calendar year.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …

COOL About One Year Away

Just a reminder that Country of Origin Labeling is right at one year away from implementation.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

GA Beef & Football

The Georgia Beef Board is working with others to promote beef during a big game involving the Georgia Bulldogs.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …

FL Using Beef Dollars from Federation

Due to dwindling beef checkoff dollars, the Florida Beef Council is pleased that the Federation of State Beef Councils has helped to support various programs in the state.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

AL Ready for Beef Month

October will be Beef Month in Alabama, and Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says they are ready to go with this year’s big promotional efforts.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

EU to Increase Crop Production

The European Union is working towards allowing their farmers to actually put more ground into production next year.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …

More Support for 2025

More and more states have joined those from our area in signing on to support the 2025 renewable energy goal.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …