Melon Pride

Everett Griner looks into melons today and has one interesting fact to reveal. Do you know what tops the melon list in volume produced? Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

Consumer Research Helping Beef Producers

In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by your beef checkoff, Donna Jo Curtis from Athens, Alabama talks about how consumer demand research helps producers know what it is consumers want. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …

Farm Bill is Unfinished Business

Many in agriculture are disappointed that work on the 2013 Farm Bill is not farther along than what it is. And now with Congress on recess, Tyron Spearman reports farm legislation is unfinished business. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …

Reminder Regarding Upcoming Alabama Wildlife School for Landowners

Tim Albritton, state staff forester with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, has a reminder for landowners regarding the upcoming Alabama Wildlife School for Landowners, August 22-23. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Cattle Industry Summer Conference Underway

Cattle producers from across the country are in Denver, Colorado as the 2013 Cattle Industry Summer Conference is underway. They will be discussing current issues, working on programs and initiatives and set the course the industry should take with various projects for the betterment of the beef cattle industry. The event runs through this Saturday, August 10. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship …

Added Variety

Food stores carry larger selections these days. It makes it harder to decide just what you want to buy. Everett Griner looks into some of this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Putnam Hopes Senate Hearing Raises Awareness of Bay Conditions

From The News Service of Florida: When a U.S. Senate committee comes to Franklin County next week, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam hopes federal lawmakers leave with a better understanding of the plight of people living along Apalachicola Bay. “Anytime you have a Senate field hearing, it raises awareness among the committee staff and it spreads Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between …

New Standards For Snacks And Beverages in Schools

School children will have healthier options to choose from in vending machines and snack bars. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida 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 …

Alabama Beef Being Discussed with Teachers

Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is looking forward to attending an event this week in Birmingham. It’s a program which she said will allow them to get the beef message out to many schools across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

Light Can Change Flavor and Scent in Plants and Fruits

A new University of Florida study has revealed how specific light wavelengths can manipulate volatile compounds that control aroma and taste in several high-value crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …