A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
House Sets Farm Bill Markup Date
House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas says his committee will markup the 2013 Farm Bill on May 15th. Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow also plans to markup a new farm bill next month, though she has not set a specific date. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Beef Checkoff Reaching Out to New Target with New Ad Campaign
A new “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner.” campaign is debuting this month, labeled the “Above All Else” campaign. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida 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 …
Alabama Beef Checkoff Training Retailers
Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association explains why it’s important for the beef checkoff to stay in touch with retailers to make sure they have the latest information about beef cuts they sell to consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …
Beef Checkoff Keeping Producers in the Ballgame
In this weeks “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, we have Randy Moody from New Market, Alabama who knows the importance of keeping the beef message out in front of consumers at all times. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Florida Beef Cattle Short Course Coming
The 62nd Annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course will take place May 8-10 at the Alto and Patricia Straughn IFAS Extension Professional Development Center in Gainesville. The University of Florida/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences will address many of the issues facing the beef cattle industry today, including Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …
Dying Gulf
Everett Griner tells us about the growing dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida 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 …
Alabama Farmers Encouraged to Sign Up Now for Conservation Programs
Even though the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama does not currently have any batching dates set, Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser encourages farmers and ranchers to take advantage of their continuous sign ups and visit their local NRCS field office now. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Farmers and Ranchers of All Sizes Encouraged to Submit Ag Census Info
Time is getting short for farmers and ranchers to turn in their 2012 Ag Census information, as Jim Ewing with the National Ag Statistics Service in Florida encourages producers of all sizes to participate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
Florida Cattlewomen Helping to Educate Youngsters
Florida Cattlewomen’s Association President, Sarabeth Barthle Simmons, talks about a educational project to get the beef message out to school aged children which they’ve enjoyed being a part of. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …