This morning, an event was held at the Library of Congress to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the signing of the Second Morrill Act. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discussed USDA’s longstanding partnership with the 1890 Land-Grant Universities and their investments in the field of agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay …
Dairy Production Not Showing Signs of Outpacing Demand
Each month, the National Milk Producers Federation reports on the latest key dairy economic data, and highlights the most important trends. Topics covered include commercial use of dairy products, U.S. exports and imports, and milk and dairy product production and prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
University of Florida/IFAS Honors Blueberry Legends
A few years ago, a gift from Florida blueberry legends Alto and Patricia Straughn made it possible for University of Florida IFAS to build a professional development center on campus. Dr. Jack Payne, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, says this all started about 5 years ago. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The …
Simon Named Acting State Conservationist in Alabama
From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama: AUBURN, Ala., July 15, 2015– Alabama’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced that Kurt Simon of Knoxville, Tennessee will begin serving as Alabama’s State Conservationist on Monday, July 27, 2015. Simon currently serves as the Tennessee NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations (ASTC-FO) in Knoxville. He holds degrees in wildlife …
National Peanut Board Plans for FY-16
The National Peanut Board will set strategic direction for the FY-16 program of work and budget at its next quarterly board meeting. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to …
Various Topics Discussed at AL/GA Seed Association Meeting
The Alabama Seed Association and Georgia Seed Association held their annual meeting this week in Destin, Florida. BrayAnna Bullard was there and has this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman …
Checkoff Helps Educate Those Who Purchase Beef
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Joel Beverly from Arcadia, Florida knows the importance of getting the healthy beef message out to consumers. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida …
Peanut Crop Update
Tyron Spearman has his weekly peanut crop update. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026
Safety-Net Programs Enrollment Continues
Producers are being reminded you enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2014 and 2015. The enrollment period runs until September 30. The new programs trigger financial protections for agricultural producers when market forces cause Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
USDA Designates 2 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, July 15, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Broward and Miami-Dade counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …