Millions Spent Federally on Animal ID

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At the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s ID/Info Exo held last week in Kansas City, the cost of the program was discussed.  Report (1:27 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Vegetable Grower Meeting Postponed

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Word from Gene McAvoy today regarding the Vegetable Growers Meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening Aug 29 at the UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee is that it will be postponed to September 21 due to the approach of Hurricane Ernesto. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Empty Bags For Congress

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Rod Hemphill with Florida Farm Bureau has more information about the Empty Bag Campaign. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Pearl of a Crop

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USDA researchers in Tifton, GA are developing a versatile crop that can be used as forage, in game plots and for ethanol production. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

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Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson says nominations are now being accepted for the next Woman of the Year in Florida agriculture. Report (:58 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Johanns Comments

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Southeast AgNet had the opportunity for a one-on-one interview with Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns during his appearance this week at the National Institute for Animal Agriculture ID INFO/EXPO in Kansas City. We already had some of his comments on about the National Animal ID Program, here are a couple of stories about some other topics – drought aid and extension …

FBC Working with University of Florida

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Beef Checkoff dollars work in many ways including training those in retail by a working team effort between the Florida Beef Council and the University of Florida’s Meat Science Department.  Report (1:00 wma)  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Meat Processing Done at UGA Facility

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The University of Georgia’s Meat Science Department actually does meat processing. Dr. Dean Pringle is proud of what they can do at their facility.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Status of the National ID System

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The ID/Info Expo wrapped up today in Kansas City and one of those speaking at the event was Dr. John Wiemers with USDA’s APHIS Veterinary Services. He updates where the the animal identification process currently stands.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Citrus Expo Juice Sponsor

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Juice Sponsor at the 2006 Citrus Expo was Florida’s Natural Growers. Dave Crumbly (seated on the right) talked with me about their company and a new product they recently introduced.  Report (2:00 wma) Learn more about Florida’s Natural Growers, a grower owned cooperative. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …