In our weekly, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, we have Florida Cattlewomen’s Association president Melissa Montes DeOca from Okeechobee, Florida who said the checkoff is a real benefit to producers through the various youth programs. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
AL Binion Creek Watershed Included in NRCS National Water Quality Initiative
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service new National Water Quality Initiative is committed to improving four impaired waterways in Alabama and Kent McCray, NRCS District Conservationist in Tuscaloosa County says one of those is the Binion Creek Watershed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Various Factors Affecting Cotton Prices
As seed continues to go in the ground, many wonder how current cotton prices will affect what’s left to be planted along with double-crop opportunities, as Tyron Spearman looks at the factors affecting the recent price drop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Bug Battle
Everett Griner ponders if fighting insects is a loosing battle or not. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
USDA Proceeds With Office Consolidation Plan
WASHINGTON, May 29, 2012–The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today its decision on Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office consolidations proposed in January as part of USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service. In total, FSA will consolidate 125 of the 131 offices originally proposed for consolidation with other USDA service centers, consistent with provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill. Under …
4-H in Africa
Linda Jo Turner with the National 4-H Council explains how 4-H in several African nations is becoming a means of increasing food security. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 23, …
Funding and Efforts Towards Invasive Pest and Disease Control
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be funding the implementation of 321 projects in an effort to help farmers and ranchers protect their crops and livestock from invasive pests and diseases. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
Alabama Legislative Bills Help Ag Department
Budget cuts over the past few years have really had an affect on the Alabama Department of Agriculture but Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has some good news when it comes to the recent legislative session and how some bills passed will help some with that department. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
Specialty Crops Receive Support from House Members
A geographically diverse and bipartisan letter was delivered to the House Agriculture Committee leadership urging full and fair consideration to the research, pest management, and trade assistance programs that are vital to the specialty crop producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
3.9 Million Acres Accepted in CRP
After receiving nearly 48,000 offers on more than 4.5 million acres of land, Juan Garcia, Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs says USDA has accepted 3.9 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …