Today is the last full day of events for the 2014 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
Lean Finely Textured Beef Sales Begin Rebound
Beef Products Incorporated and Cargill say their sales of lean finely textured beef have started to rebound after about two-years since public backlash from critics labeling it as pink slime. Download Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
USDA Moves Forward with PEDv Vaccine
Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow applauds USDA for its continued commitment to combatting the spread of PED virus which has impacted pork producers across the country. Download Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation Silent Auction
Each year during the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention, a silent auction is held. Summer Best caught up with Emily Hobby who has been running this auction for the past 10 years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Georgia Cotton Growers Urged to Learn about Grants
Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission urges producers of cotton and other commodities to learn more about some USDA grants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
Gulf of Mexico Initiative Signup Continues in Alabama
Sign-up for the Gulf of Mexico Initiative continues for Alabama farmers in two priority watersheds. And Jason Weller, Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, encourages those in that area to look at what the program has to offer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Financial Assistance Available for Florida Ag Producers
Farmers and ranchers in a couple of Florida watersheds may be eligible for financial assistance through the Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Scott Barrington from Mayo, Florida is one farmer who did sign up for it, but if you are interested, here’s a reminder the deadline to do so is July 18. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Helping Put Florida Producers and Customers Together
From the farm gate to the dinner plate, consumers are looking for more local food options. And according to the latest USDA Census of Agriculture, industry estimates put local food sales at $7 billion in 2011, reflecting the market’s growing importance. Download Audio To learn more about it click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Beef Producers Promote Their Product through the Checkoff
Did you know beef producers can help to promote their own product? In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Jim Akin from Lexington, Alabama recently helped out at an event where he talked with a group of retailers about how his operation works to raise the product they sell. Download Audio …
Appeals Court Hears Landmark Tax Case Regarding CRP
Last week the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in Morehouse versus Commissioner. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …