From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the establishment of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetland Mitigation Banking Program, made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. Through the program, NRCS will provide $9 million to help states, local governments or other qualified partners develop wetland mitigation banks that restore, …
WOTUS Discussed at Cattle Industry Convention
Its day two of the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show which runs through Friday in San Diego, California. Various topics are of course being discussed, including the Waters of the U.S. Rule. Kendal Frazier, Interim CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says WOTUS is really a question about private property rights. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Two Important Beef Checkoff Reports Released
From the Cattlemen’s Beef Board: (SAN DIEGO – Jan. 27, 2016) – The 2015 Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) Annual Report and 2015 Beef Checkoff Evaluation Report were released today from the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention in San Diego. The CBB Annual Report now is available at http://2015annualreport.beefboard.org/, and the 2015 Evaluation of Beef Checkoff Programs from the checkoff’s Joint Evaluation …
Food Prices in 2016
Last year at this time, a food price economist predicted grocery store food prices in 2015 would go up by 2 to 3 percent. But, they ended up rising only about 1-point-two percent. Today Cathy Isom looks at what the forecast is for grocery shoppers here in 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …
World Peanut Market is Quiet
When it comes to news in the peanut industry, Tyron Spearman reports that overall it’s pretty quiet in the world market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …
Georgia Cotton Industry Meets in Tifton
A big crowd of cotton producers and others in the industry are in Tifton today for the Georgia Cotton Commission’s 9th Annual meeting and UGA Cotton Production Workshop. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …
Cattlewomen Count on Beef Checkoff for Promotions
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Beth Hunt from Bartow, Florida wants producers and ranchers to know their dollars are very helpful when it comes to Cattlewomen’s promotions for beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …
Duvall Encourages More Programs for Young People
Zippy Duvall, who was recently elected to lead the American Farm Bureau Federation, is a person who truly believes in getting more young people involved in agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Adjusting to Lower Prices
We told you recently that 2016 may be a disappointment to farmers as it’s not expected to bring a boost to low commodity prices or lower farm incomes. USDA chief economist Rob Johansson says producers will respond in a number of ways to cope with another year of low commodity prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
Indonesia Relaxes Beef Import Restrictions
Indonesia has relaxed their beef import restrictions, but according to this story from Joe Schuele, that market remains challenging. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong 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 …