WASHINGTON (January 28, 2014) – The following is a statement from National Corn Growers President Martin Barbre on the Agricultural Act of 2014, released by the House-Senate conference committee. “We appreciate the hard work of the committee, especially Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Thad Cochran and Reps. Frank Lucas and Collin Peterson, for crafting a balanced compromise that ensures market-oriented reforms …
Too Early to Tell If Extreme Cold is Affecting Cattle Market
With cold winter weather conditions gripping a large part of the nation, including many of us here in the Southeast, some wonder how this arctic air will affect the cattle market. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Chicken Industry Preparing for USDA Salmonella Standards
A consumer activist group is alleging the chicken industry will be allowed to self-regulate on pathogen levels in chicken parts to the detriment of public health. 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 …
NACD Praises Farm Bill Conference Report
WASHINGTON, DC–January 27, 2014–National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Earl Garber praised Farm Bill conferees for their leadership in passing a strong conference report out of committee. “The conference report is evidence of a strong, bipartisan understanding of the true value that conservation brings to the landscape and to the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Increased Interest in Peanut Contracts
Due to a rise last week in peanut contract prices being offered, there has been an increase in interest. Tyron Spearman has that story along with a reminder about a variety of meetings going on this week in Georgia and the annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Show in Dothan. Contracts: Download Audio Meetings: Download Audio Peanut Show: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Cattle Industry Convention is Next Week
The 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is coming up next week, as it will take place in Nashville, Tennessee February 4-7. Attendees going through the trade show will be able to take in two educational areas, including Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Fresh Items at Retail Key to Growing Exports to Caribbean
U.S. beef and beef variety meat exports to the Caribbean last year were slightly below the 2012 pace, while U.S. pork and pork variety meat exports enjoyed a nice increase over 2012. With more, here is Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Some Surprises for Livestock Analysts
For some livestock analysts, there were a few surprises in Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. 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 …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Florida State Fair
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the upcoming Florida State Fair, February 6 th through the 17th in Tampa. More information is available online at FloridaStateFair.com. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Farm Bill Agreement Possible This Week
Agriculture has been waiting and waiting for a new 5-year Farm Bill. But according to a report from Tyron Spearman, an agreement to get one finally put together could take place yet this week. 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 …