POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., August 6, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today joined senior officials from the U.S. Department of Interior and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to host a listening session under President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors initiative. The public shared their ideas on natural resource management strategies for the Empire State communities. These strategies may serve as a foundation …
Peanut Fields Needing Rain
Many peanut acres across the southeast are being affected by this hot and dry spell, as while some areas have been fortunate to receive spotty rains, Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers Association said overall we really need a good general rain. And no matter where your fields are located, Dr. John Beasley with the University of Georgia reminds …
ANCW Finalize Plans for Ambassador Contest
The American National Cattlewomen recently met as their president, Lana Slaten of Cullman, Alabama, said they were able to finalize plans for the upcoming beef ambassador competition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
Cheese Please
Cheese popularity is booming and Everett Griner tells us how he knows. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
Ag Committee Holds Trade Focused Hearing
The Senate Ag Committee recently held a hearing on trade where Georgia’s Saxby Chambliss said U.S. agriculture exports remain one of the few bright spots in the domestic economy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
New Dean of Auburn’s College of Ag Wants to Focus on Farmers
Auburn University College of Agriculture’s new Dean, Bill Batchelor, says that he is excited for the opportunities and challenges that lay before him and is looking forward to hearing from those that matter most, Alabama farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Celebrating National Farmers Market Week
In celebration of National Farmers Market Week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that the National Farmers Market Directory has seen an increase of 16-percent just this year – and is now listing more than 61-hundred operational farmers markets. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
Approval of Beef Checkoff Remains High
A recent survey shows that 72% of beef and dairy producers approve of the beef checkoff program and continue to be “somewhat” or “very” well informed about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Government Asked to Act on Beef Checkoff
29 groups have sent a letter to USDA formally requesting urgent and decisive action to protect against misuse of the National Beef Checkoff Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
FL Peanut Field Day Coming Up
Thursday, August 19th is when the annual Peanut Field Day will be held at the North Florida Research and Education Center at Marianna. Dr. Barry Tillman knows the hot, dry weather pattern is really starting to affect the crop in many areas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …