We are starting to see somewhat of a slide in cattle prices as of late as here are the market numbers for the week ending March 9th put together by the livestock market news services in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming …
USDA Announces Proposed Comprehensive Rule for BSE
Here’s a statement from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Associate Director of Legislative Affairs Kent Bacus regarding USDA’s announcement to propose comprehensive rule for BSE: WASHINGTON (March 9, 2012) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that the agency will publish in the Federal Register a comprehensive rule for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …
Alabama Cattlewomen Looking Forward to Convention
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention is coming March 30-31 in Huntsville as Alabama Cattlewomen’s Association President Evelyn Brown said it’s an event they are really looking forward to. Download Audio Get more information and registration information by calling the ACA office at 334-265-1867 or go to their website at bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult …
Senate Ag Committee Examines Increasing Demand for Local Food
Local food is one of the fastest growing segments of U.S. agriculture and at a recent Senate Ag Hearing lawmakers and USDA officials gathered to discuss the challenges and opportunities in supporting these local food systems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …
CRP Enrollment Starts Monday & Spring Conference Session is Wednesday
Today Tyron Spearman has a reminder about the CRP signup which starts Monday and about a conference next week that growers may want to attend. CRP: Download Audio Conf: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …
Crop Cuts
Everett Griner tells us how the new immigration laws are leading to smaller crops. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …
USDA Asking for More Flexibility in 2012 Farm Bill
Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack recently told the Senate Ag Committee that in order to get the most bang for their buck in the 2012 Farm Bill, they would need more flexibility to administer programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …
US House Ag Chair Encourages Obama to Act on Energy Policy
Ag Chair Frank Lucas has encouraged President Obama to take action to assist farmers and rangers struggling with the impact of high energy cost. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …
Peanut Price and Loan Update & Congress Holding Farm Bill Hearings
No real changes to this week’s peanut posted price as Tyron Spearman has that information and a look at the latest loan numbers along with details about some farm bill hearings that have been scheduled. Peanuts: Download Audio Farm Bill: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …
Bringing Back the Family Meal
In the following two reports, Extension nutrition expert Sandy Proctor gives us evidence on how the family meal is important as well as tips on how to successfully incorporate it into your daily life. The Resurgence of Family Mealtime: Download Audio Tips for Meals on the Fly: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming …