The National Cotton Council was in Georgia this week conducting educational meetings regarding insurance options for cotton under The Agricultural Act of 2014. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton was pleased with the turnout at both meetings. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Follow-up to Alabama Youth Helping South Dakota Ranchers
Back in June, we told you about a group of young people from Alabama who helped South Dakota ranchers that lost cattle during the blizzard of October 2013. Along with helping to fix fences, the students from Green Hill also donated almost two dozen head of cattle to some of the ranchers. Brian Smith, Lauderdale County Cattlemen’s President, explains how …
Possible Changes to Meat Grading Standards
USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service is looking at possible changes to the current meat grading standards. Kristina Butts, Executive Director of Legislative Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says AMS put out an inquiry for input and NCBA formed a working group to look at this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …
New Focus on Cotton Webcast Discusses Viruses and Leaf Curl
Courtesy of Cotton Incorporated, the latest ‘Focus on Cotton’ webcast educates growers, consultants, and applied scientists worldwide about the cause of cotton leaf curl virus and a key component of the cotton leaf curl disease complex. Download Audio To learn more click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded …
Peanut Oil Great for Turkey Frying
If you are planning to fry your Thanksgiving turkey this year, then Tyron Spearman says don’t forget the peanut oil. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle 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 …
Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders Selected
From the Florida farm Bureau Federation: Gainesville, Fla.—Florida Farm Bureau has announced the selection of outstanding young agriculturists, ages 18-35, for the 2014-2016 Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Group. The Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Group trains in a two-year program that empowers young farmers to be Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers …
Meeting the Demand for Turkeys
With Thanksgiving just a week away, Cindy Zimmerman looks at whether the turkey industry is able to meet the demand for their product this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
Getting Complacent with Peanut Disease
Peanut farmers are being urged not to get complacent with a certain peanut disease. Tyron Spearman has more on that story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle 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 …
Florida’s Jesse Wilson Named NRCS Engineer of the Year
From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida: Gainesville, Fla., Nov. 20, 2014 – When Jesse Wilson learned this month he was named Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Engineer of the Year he was very surprised. His staff wasn’t. As any one of his employees will tell you, he is well deserving of the honor. “You aren’t going to find …
Ag Groups Urge Congress to Act on Tax Extenders
A number of agricultural groups, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the National Milk Producers Federation, sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging them to act on expired tax policies before the end of the year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the …