March 25: American Seed Trade Association President & CEO Andrew W. LaVigne released the following statement on the introduction of the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act: “The American Seed Trade Association is pleased the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act establishes uniform rules and a national certification program for foods that have been produced with Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Optimistic with New Peanut Research
Tyron Spearman reports today that there is optimism concerning peanut research efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
New Option for Vaccinating against Pneumonia Caused by M. haemolytica
From Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.: ST. JOSEPH, Mo., (Mar. 25, 2015) — Pneumonia has always been a concern for dairy producers and Mannheimia haemolytica (M. haemolytica, formerly called Pasteurella haemolytica) is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia in cattle.1 Exposure to respiratory viruses, coupled with reduced immunity caused by overcrowding, new herd additions, transportation, ventilation insufficiencies and sudden weather …
Comments Needed for 2015 Dietary Guidelines
We told you yesterday that the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association was one of well over 70 groups represented at a public meeting to make comments on the Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs Kristina Butts explains where things stand in this overall process. Download Audio To make comments click here. Sponsored …
Sugar Association Raises Concerns about Dietary Guidelines
The Sugar Association questioned the 2015 Dietary Guidelines process during testimony delivered at a public meeting Tuesday in Bethesda, Maryland. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …
NFU Maintains Sugar Policy Support at Annual Conference
During the National Farmers Union annual convention last week, part of their updated policy portfolio included support for America’s sugar farmers and the policy on which they depend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
Florida Senate Adopts Parts of House Water Policy
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 24, 2015………. The House’s business-friendly approach to protecting Lake Okeechobee has been added to the Senate’s plan for new water policies for the state. The Senate Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved changes to its Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …
Commissioner Putnam Welcomes RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo to Florida
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam welcomes the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo back to Florida this week. The rodeo finals open Wednesday at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Fla. “Florida is proud to be the new home of the National Circuit Finals Rodeo, one of the …
New American Peanut Sheller’s Hall of Fame Inductee
The American Peanut Sheller’s Association has given its highest honor, by naming a Georgia man to their Hall of Fame. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …
USDA Implements 2014 Farm Bill Provision to Limit Payments to Non-Farmers
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, March 24, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a proposed rule to limit farm payments to non-farmers, consistent with requirements Congress mandated in the 2014 Farm Bill. The proposed rule limits farm payments to individuals who may be Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle …