University of Florida Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Jack Payne, will highlight the July semi-annual meeting of the National Agri-Marketing Association’s Florida Chapter (NAMA Florida), to be held Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida. NAMA membership is comprised of management and marketing professionals of companies and agencies large and small, involved or …
Beef Checkoff Discussed with LMA Members
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, the Livestock Marketing Association recently held their annual convention in Montgomery, Alabama. Jimmy Maxey, Secretary-Treasurer for the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, attended the event to support the livestock markets. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Supreme Court Sides With Florida Landowner In Permit Fight
By JIM SAUNDERS, THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 25, 2013………The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday backed a Florida landowner in a nearly two-decade dispute about developing property near Orlando — with dissenting justices warning that the case could have broad implications for permitting decisions across the country. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Beef Board Busy with June Beef Month
This is the last week for June Beef Month in Georgia, but promotional efforts continue. Suzanne Black with the Georgia Beef Board talks about two events that took place this past weekend to promote beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
ANCW Director Visits with Florida Beef Producers
At last week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention Sarah Bohnenkamp, Executive Director of the American National CattleWomen, spoke about how very passionate ANCW is about the many benefits of the Beef Checkoff Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Ag in Review for the Week of June 17, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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 …
Florida FFA Leadership & Ag Communications: Erin Freel Reflects
Last week’s Florida FFA 2013 State Convention was a truly professional event. There is little question as to the leadership training dedicated FFA members obtain through FFA experience. In this interview with Erin Freel during the event’s final hours last week, she reflects on the success of the event and the power of these young people as she shares her …
Florida Congressman Yoho Comments on Defeat of Farm Bill
Congressman Ted Yoho (FL-03), a 40-year equine and bovine veterinarian and Florida’s only member of the House Committee on Agriculture, said the following after the House vote which resulted in a defeat of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013: “I am extremely disappointed that some of my Republican colleagues did not recognize a conservative movement toward …
Many Shocked and Disappointed Regarding House Farm Bill Defeat
American Farm Bureau Farm Policy Specialist Mary Kay Thatcher says after the surprise defeat of the House Farm Bill, it may be difficult to get the bill back on the House Floor. But Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack reiterates that it is something must be done before the expiration of the 2008 Farm Bill on September 30th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …
Statement from NCBA President Regarding Failure by the House to Pass 2013 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON (June 20, 2013) — The U.S. House of Representatives in a 195-234 vote failed to pass the 2013 Farm Bill (H.R. 1947) today. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Scott George, a dairy and beef producer from Cody, Wyo., issued the following statement: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …