NCBA Responds to Legislation to Mandate On-Farm Production Practices

WASHINGTON (Jan. 23, 2011) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Bill Donald criticized legislation introduced by Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) that would codify an agreement between the Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers establishing federally mandated egg production practices. Donald said the legislation would set a dangerous precedent for allowing the federal government to …

Helping Out

Farmers stand together in time of need. Everett Griner tells us how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

New USDA Energy Website

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says in an effort for rural Americans to have a good understanding about what bioenergy opportunities are available to them, USDA has launched a new energy website. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Peanut Contract Update & Lower Cotton Price May Help Peanuts

There was an update to peanut contracts last week but only in one area as Tyron Spearman has the latest there, along with information on how the lower cotton prices we’ve been seeing may help peanuts. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …

Alabama Suffers Serious Tornado Damage

Agriculture Food Safety Inspectors have been deployed in Alabama after this mornings severe weather as this is a release from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries: MONTGOMERY – Due to the widespread tornado damage in the early morning hours today, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has activated the Emergency Operations Center at the department headquarters in Montgomery. …

Reminder to Producers Regarding CSP Funding Deadline

A quick reminder to producers regarding the January 27, 2012 deadline for the first ranking period of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Stewardship Program. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio FL – Ken Morgan: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …

Comments Welcome for Poultry Inspection Proposal

Last week USDA announced their proposal to modernize poultry slaughter and improve food safety across the U.S., and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said this all stems from a successful pilot program that has been underway for some time. Download Audio There is a 90-day comment period on the proposal which can be done through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov. …

More Talks of a Single Federal Food Safety Agency

There have been renewed interest in talks regarding the possibility of single federal food safety agency if Congress gives the Obama Administration the green light to reorganize the government. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Produce Industry Still Waiting on New Food Safety Regulations

The Food and Drug Administration has missed the deadline to release new produce safety regulations mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 to Research …

Farm Progress

Everett Griner tells us how there are fantastic advances ahead in the ag industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …