USDA Seeks Public Input on Conservation Policy Issues

Auburn, Ala – One of six regional meetings seeking public input on natural resource policy issues will take place Tuesday, March 22, at the Alabama 4-H Center, Columbiana, Ala. This Southern regional meeting, which will be 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is open to anyone with an interest in natural resource conservation policy issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

The Skinny on Peanuts

March is National Peanut Month, and Ryan Lepicier with the National Peanut Board says consumers can celebrate getting more information from two websites, nationalpeanutboard.org and skinnyonnuts.com. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

U.S. Poultry Returning to Other Markets

While U.S. poultry exports have returned to Russia and China, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says there have been some recent developments. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Beef to China

Record beef exports to China! Everett Griner explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …

Import Values on a Steady Climb but Still Far Below Exports

Agricultural imports are showing steady month-to-month increases bringing prices for the major ag products we buy from other countries up quite a bit, but Agriculture Department analyst Nora Brooks, says there is no need to panic as imports are still far below our export values. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future …

Smart Sheep

New research shows that sheep may be cleverer than previously thought and could help scientist develop new treatments and therapies for people living with Huntington’s Disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Reaching Teachers and Students about Beef

In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff series” brought to you by the Beef Checkoff, President of the Florida Cattlewomen’s Association Wendy Petteway from Zolfo Springs, Florida, said when it comes to getting the beef message out to youngsters they use beef checkoff dollars to help with educational efforts. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff …

Peanut Contracts Being Offered

Peanut contracts are being offered this week for those who still have some from last years crop as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

USDA Sets New Standards for Reducing Foodborne Pathogens in Chickens and Turkeys

WASHINGTON, March 16, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced implementation of revised and new performance standards aimed at reducing the prevalence of Salmonella and Campylobacter in young chickens and turkeys. The improved standards will become effective in July 2011. With the new standards, FSIS is encouraging establishments slaughtering chicken and …

Land Values

Today Everett Griner looks at a question on a lot of minds. Is there a limit to farm land values? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …