Tallahassee, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and members of the Board of Trustees approved today a conservation easement with the Jahreis Family Ranch as part of the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. More than 615 acres of the environmentally important Lake County ranch will be protected under the conservation easement, while allowing agricultural operations to …
Administration Releases Proposed Fiscal Year 2015 USDA Budget
According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack the President’s newly proposed budget for USDA in fiscal year 2015 helps create jobs and drive long-term, sustainable economic growth in rural America – while equipping farmers and ranchers with the tools they need to survive and thrive. However, Nebraska Senator and Former Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns says the budget proposed by President …
BQA Is Smart for Young Cattle Producers
In this week’s BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, we have Bo Huddleston from Pike County, Georgia who explains why it’s important for young producers to become BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Repair or Rebuild
The waterways infrastructure bill passes and Everett Griner talks about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
AgNet This Week: Tri-State Water War; Kudzu Bugs; Cattle Numbers
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports on the ongoing tri-state water war, kudzu bug management and southeastern cattle numbers. To learn more about these topics and more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Florida Beef Checkoff Promoting Youth
The Beef Ambassador program is a great way to get youth involved in the beef industry. And Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council reminds us the program is possible because of the beef checkoff. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Georgia Hosting Another Beef 101 Tour
Next week the Georgia Beef Board will hold the second half of their Beef 101 Tours. Suzanne Black talks about who will attend this tour and where they plan to take them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Alabama Cowboy Cookoff at SLE Rodeo
The 2014 Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo will take place in Montgomery next week, and Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association encourages teams to sign up for the Cowboy Cookoff. Download Audio Tickets for the rodeo are available at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association office or learn more on their website. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
What Will be Included on New Nutrition Fact Labels?
Dr. Rachel Johnson with the American Heart Association expands on the proposed changes to the nutrition fact labels. Download Audio Click here for our previous report on the proposed changes. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
A Peek at Some Farm Bill Program Timelines
USDA’s Rod Bain has this report on When certain aspects of the new Farm Bill be implemented and available. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …