Codex Decides to Move Ahead with Ractopamine Standards

Here’s a release from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (July 5, 2012) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is present at the Codex meeting taking place in Rome July 2 -7. Participating member countries expressed their views on the safety of ractopamine and today, July 5, 2012, the member countries voted in favor of the adoption of standards …

USDA Expands Drug Residue Testing in Meat

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is responsible for ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled and packaged and this week they announced plans to expand testing of these products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

$4.00 a Gallon

Fuel exports are overtaking farm goods. Everett Griner looks at this today. 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Beef Checkoff Worth Every Penny

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Cliff Coddington from Bradenton, Florida knows this is a tough time with fewer dollars coming in but also knows research has shown how much of a return producers get for that one-dollar per head investment. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff …

Pigweed Power

Everett Griner tells us about Pigweed control still is not ready. 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Fourth of July Food Safety

Diane Van with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has some tips to avoid your Fourth of July festivities turning into a food related illness statistic. 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Georgia Beef Board Pleased with June Beef Month

June Beef Month officially wrapped up last week in Georgia as Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board said it was an exciting month. 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

Florida Beef Council Works with Food Service Operators

While the Florida Beef Council works in many ways to get the beef message out to consumers, Ashley Hughes said one important aspect of that is through their efforts with food service operators. 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 …

CRP Cuts

The 2012 Farm Bill will impact wildlife and Everett Griner tells us how. 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Labor Concerns Continue to be Top of Mind for AL Producers

During last week’s Alabama Agribusiness Council annual meeting, AL Ag Commissioner John McMillan spoke to attendees about a variety of agricultural issues facing the state, including immigration. 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …