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Judge Rules Against Filling Florida’s Fisheating Creek
(Tallahassee – NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA) – An administrative law judge this week rejected a proposal to fill part of a creek that drains into Lake Okeechobee, saying the project would prevent navigability and affect fish and wildlife. Judge Bram D.E. Canter recommended that the state Department of Environmental Protection deny permit changes sought by the Florida Fish and Wildlife …
Bug Off
Everett Griner tells us how imported pests continue to stump us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …
Health Care Reform Change Forces Postponement for FFVA Mtgs
Wednesday 07/03/13 The Obama administration unexpectedly announced Tuesday evening that it is delaying the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act until 2015, forcing FFVA to postpone its series of meetings at several locations July 8-11 on the topic. The Treasury Department is expected to release formal guidance soon. You can read the announcement from the Treasury Department here, and …
Beef Ambassador Program Doing Great
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Sarah Bohnenkamp, Executive Director of the American National CattleWomen, incorporated wants cattle producers to know the National Beef Ambassador team is doing a great job representign the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers …
Career Starts
Everett Griner tells us today how the 2013 college grads are ready to start their careers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …
Health Care Reform: FFVA Urges Farmers to Get Ready
Health care reform change forces postponement for FFVA meetings Wednesday 0703/13 The Obama administration unexpectedly announced Tuesday evening that it is delaying the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act until 2015, forcing FFVA to postpone its series of meetings at several locations July 8-11 on the topic. The Treasury Department is expected to release formal guidance soon. You can …
2013 Alabama Best Steak Contest is Underway
The 2013 Alabama Best Steak Contest is underway, and Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they’ve made a few changes to this year’s promotion which she hopes consumers will have fun with. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
Florida Beef Council Working with ProStart Teachers
ProStart works with high school students looking to enter the food service industry, and Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said it’s important for them to be involved so beef will be a product these students will feel comfortable using throughout their careers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Beef Promotions Roll from June to July
When it comes to beef promotional events in Georgia, Suzanne Black with the Georgia Beef Board said even though it’s following June Beef Month, July will be a big month too. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …