THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – By Brandon Larrabee THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 7, 2013…….A House panel unanimously approved a bill to update the restoration plan for the Everglades over the objections of environmental groups Thursday, setting the stage for what could be a complicated battle over the next phase of repairs for the “River of Grass.” Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
New YouTube Series Promotes Animal Wellness on Modern Farms
Twelve veterinarians and farmers from several states are speaking out for responsible livestock farming by allowing a film crew to document their work. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
USDA Priorities Hinging on Need for Five-Year Farm Bill
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out several priorities during his speech at last week’s Commodity Classic, but said all of the work depends on the completion of a five-year Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Vilsack Says Furloughs Won’t Compromise Food Safety
During a hearing with House Ag Committee Republicans this week, possible furloughs of meat inspectors was discussed as U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said these furloughs will not compromise the safety of meat and poultry products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Alabama Junior Beef Expo to Broadcast State Show Online
The annual Alabama Jr. Beef Expo & Southeastern Livestock Exposition officially kicks off today at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Alabama and it was announced this morning that you will be able to see the 2013 Alabama Junior Beef Expo on your laptop, desktop, mobile phone or tablet computer. Thanks to a unique Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
BQA Certification is Absolutely Beneficial
In this week’s “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, we have Jim Akin from Lauderdale County, Alabama who said the BQA program is one of the best things the industry has ever done. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …
Florida Commissioner’s Ag-Environmental Leadership Award Nominations
Nominations for the Commissioner’s Ag-Environmental Leadership Award are now open through May 1, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026
KORUS FTA
There are new trade packs now in effect. Everett Griner tells us about them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026
Florida NRCS Reminds Hispanic and Women Farmers of Deadline
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind Hispanic and Women farmers and ranchers about the upcoming deadline to file a claim. Lillian Salerno, Acting Administrator for USDA’s Rural Business Services Agency says that any Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by the USDA in past decades have until March 25 to file. Download Audio …
SLE Rodeo Week to Include Alabama Cowboy Cookoff
It’s rodeo week in Montgomery, Alabama as the 56th annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo will be held March 7-9, but various other events tied to it are taking place. And according to Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, one of those is the Cowboy Cookoff. Download Audio To learn more go to the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association website. Sponsored ContentCIR …