Opening Statement of Chairman Frank Lucas for House-Senate Conference Committee on Farm Bill

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Good afternoon, and welcome to the first meeting of the House-Senate Conference Committee charged with negotiating a compromise between the House and Senate-passed farm bills. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …

Beef Exports Up but Pork Down

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Through the first eight months of this year, beef exports are up but pork exports are down. Philip Seng, with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, said challenges appear in many forms. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers …

Southeast AgNet E-News: Farm Bill; Peanut Contracts; Cotton Varieties

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This week’s issue of Southeast AgNet E-news features reports on the farm bill conference, peanut contracts, research of cotton varieties and much more. Want to learn more about these topics? Click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …

Florida Beef Farm to Fork Tour Survey Results

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Quite a few folks were able to get some questions answered about the beef industry during the recent Florida Beef Farm to Fork Tour. Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes talks about the results of a survey they gave to the tour participants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Pleased with Alabama Beef Month

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Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is pleased with how October Beef Month has gone this year. And it was all capped by their big 2013 Alabama Best Steak Contest which did quite a bit to boost beef sales across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Talking Beef at Georgia Nurses Conference

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The Georgia Beef Board attended the Georgia Nurses Association Conference last week in Augusta and Suzanne Black said it was a great event for helping spread the healthy beef message. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …

Meatless Monday Campaign Losing Participants

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A Beef Daily article notes the results of an Animal Agriculture Alliance study shows participation in the Meatless Monday’s campaign is not what it’s represented to be. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …

Register Now for Cattle Industry Convention

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Registration for the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show is underway. Advanced registration for the 116th Annual Convention in Nashville is open until January 10th. Participants at the event, which will be held February 4-7, will hear from industry leaders, gather insight on industry trends, and enjoy a Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …

Winners of Agriculture-Environmental Leadership Award

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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam presented awards to the three winners of the state’s Agriculture-Environmental Leadership Award, which recognizes agricultural enterprises that are at the forefront of developing and adopting environmentally innovative farming practices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 25, 2013

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