Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following statement by Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam upon learning HB 7117 will become law. “Tomorrow, Florida takes a modest step forward toward a smart, long-term energy policy when HB 7117 becomes law. “Rooted in common sense, this bill was developed to Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
SCOTT ALLOWS HEATED ENERGY BILL TO BECOME LAW
By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Contact: news@newsserviceflorida.com THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 13, 2012………. In a political squeeze because of a bill that includes tax breaks for renewable-energy production, Gov. Rick Scott late Friday allowed the controversial measure to become law without his signature. Scott’s decision could anger tea party members and some conservative groups that placed heavy …
Ag in Review for the Week of April 9, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
August Could be Potential Farm Bill Deadline
Some lawmakers believe that the 2012 Farm Bill will need to be passed before the summer recess in order to get done this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
La Niña has Passed
According to USDA Meteorologist Mark Brusberg, the weather pattern that has plagued southeastern farmers for the last few years has passed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Focusing on Beef Tenderness
The latest National Beef Tenderness Survey revealed that most steaks that were evaluated were considered tender or very tender. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Alabama Beef Producer Pleased with Checkoff
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, Orland Britnell from Russellville, Alabama knows how important the issues management side of the beef checkoff is to producers. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …
Accepting Technology
Younger farmers hunger for technology. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
Georgia Beef Checkoff Supports Ambassador Program
At the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention this past weekend, beef checkoff dollars helped sponsor the beef ambassador competition, an event that new Georgia Cattlewomen’s Association President Nanette Bryan said is an important program for the beef industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …
Florida Beef Checkoff Dollars at Work
Beef checkoff dollars spent in Florida are approved by those who serve on the Florida Beef Council, and one of those is Larry Williams from Lake City who wants cattle producers in the state to know they fund various programs with those dollars. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB …