In this weeks podcast, National Cowboy Day is planned for July 28, the second annual Farm to Fuel Summit held in Sarasota, Department of Plant Industry meets with growers at five meetings across the state, and newly elected Florida Citrus Chairman Ben Albritton, Jr. talks about his plans for the year. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast …
AL Cattle Operation Named Regional ESAP Winner
The six regional winners of the 2007 National Environmental Stewardship Award Program were announced and the recipientĂ‚Â in our Southeast Region II is from Alabama. Ă‚Â Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …
Farm Bill Debate Continues
Tyron Spearman has a look at how the farm bill was worked out in the house, as things get set to take stage soon in the Senate. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
Cattlemen Urged to Get in Political Arena
The Cattle Industry Summer Conference wraps up today, but one speaker at the event reminded cattlemen how important it is to be a part of the political arena. Ă‚Â Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
House Wrapping up Farm Bill Work
Tyron Spearman has a look at some of the last minute work the House is doing on their version of the Farm Bill. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …
Fewer Dollars for Beef Checkoff
As producersĂ‚Â are meeting in Denver this week for the Cattle Industry Summer Conference,Ă‚Â plans are being made on how to use beef checkoff dollars for nextĂ‚Â year. CBB CEO Tom RameyĂ‚Â said there are going to be less dollars to work with this year. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) Our good friend Chuck Zimmerman with ZimmComm has been in Denver this week providing web coverage …
New Partner to Promote Animal ID
USDA Under Secretary Bruce Knight says a new partner has come aboard to help promote the National Animal Identification System. Ă‚Â Report (1:10 mp3) Ă‚Â Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
NCBA Opposes Limiting Market Options
The Farm Bill is one of the major topics being discussed this week at the Cattle Industry Summer Conference, and there is one specific issue with that producersĂ‚Â are concerned with. Ă‚Â Report (:50 mp3)Ă‚Â Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
Ag Economy is Up
At the Southern Peanut Growers Conference this week, Tyron Spearman reportsĂ‚Â growers learnedĂ‚Â thatĂ‚Â ag economy numbers are up. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
2007 Florida Farm to Fuel Summit
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is kicks off the 2007 Farm to Fuel Summit Thursday, bringing together hundreds of industry leaders in agriculture, petroleum, academia, financial institutions and government who want to make Florida a leader in the production of renewable energy. Florida Governor Charlie Crist is the keynote speaker Thursday morning and Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink will also …