Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to farm broadcasters today during the annual National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s Washington Watch. During that talk, he gave an update on where things stand with programs from the new Farm Bill, including their efforts in helping producers through disaster assistance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
The Affects of Weather On The Cattle Herd
The National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s is holding their annual Washington Watch this week, and Rhonda Garrison spent some time with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall discussing the long-term drought in the west, and it’s affects on the nation’s cattle herd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Florida Beef Month Contest Underway
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council hopes everyone will take part in their Florida Beef Month online contest which continues through the month of May. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Encouraged …
Georgia Beef Board Preparing for Beef Month
Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board looks at how they are hoping local Cattlemen’s chapters will get involved with this year’s June Beef Month promotion in Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Alabama Beef Checkoff Educating Producers
Cobie Rutherford with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association looks at another way the beef checkoff is helping to educate producers in their state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …
Researchers Look for Heat-Resistant Animal Breeds
Agriculture is facing the challenge of difficult weather conditions, at the same time as the challenge to increase food production to feed a growing world population. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Encouraged …
Mexico Removes Import Restrictions on U.S. Beef
The 30-month cattle age limit that Mexico placed on U/S. beef more than 10 years ago may soon be ending, as the Mexican government is in the process of making regulatory changes that will allow for imports of U.S. beef and beef products derived from cattle of any age. Joe Schuele has more on that story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
NCBA Member Testifies on COOL in Washington
A National Cattlemen’s Beef Association member from California testified last week before a U.S. House Ag Subcommittee and one of his issues was Country of Origin Labeling. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Many Factors Affecting Livestock Expansion
During last week’s House Ag Subcommittee hearing on the state of the livestock industry here in the U.S., one man noted it will take more than just cheaper feed to fuel a significant expansion of cattle and hog herds in the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2014— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the updated 2012 Census of Agriculture data: “The Census results reiterate the continued need for policies that help grow the rural economy from the middle out. The data illustrate the power of USDA efforts to grow the economy and strengthen infrastructure in rural America, create new market …