USDA Reassures Farmers and Ranchers in States Affected by Extreme Weather

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2011 —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers in states across the country that USDA offers a variety of resources for those affected by recent extreme weather, including floods, drought, fires and tornadoes. USDA also urges producers in need or those with questions to contact their local county or state USDA Service Center or …

Heat Having an Affect on Peanuts

University of Georgia Peanut Specialist Dr. John Beasley says the drought and the heat have been brutal on the peanut crop and with forecasts calling for the heat to continue, it’s causing problems that growers need to be aware of. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Much to Discuss at Cattle Industry Summer Conference

The 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference is coming to Kissimmee, Florida August 1-4, as various topics of discussion will take place on both the policy and the checkoff sides. Download Audio For more information and to register for the conference at www.beefusa.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Juice It Up

There are new fruit juices coming around the corner and Everett Griner tells us about one of them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

The Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011 Passes House

The House has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would restrict the Environmental Protection Agency’s power to require tougher water-quality standards. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …

Record Cotton Abandonment Expected

USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says the drought is likely to cause a record number of cotton acres to be abandoned. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida …

Senate Urged to Pass Ethanol Reform and Deficit Reduction Act

Members of the Senate are being encouraged to support a bipartisan bill that would continue America’s transition to home-grown biofuels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …

USDA Launches New Food Hub Web Page

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has launched a new online resource that makes it easier for small and mid-sized producers to find markets for their products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About …

The Benefits of 4-H

According to a new study 4-H’ers are three times more likely to contribute to their communities than youths not participating in the program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …

Alabama Holds Animal Ag 101 Courses

The Alabama Coalition for Farm Animal Care and Well Being recently held training courses to help educate law enforcement officers about livestock as Nathan Jaeger with the Alabama Farmers Federation said they were called Animal Agriculture 101. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …