This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the recognition of Sarah K. Childs of Lake Placid as the 2011 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. More information about this and previous years’ winners can be found online at Woman of the Year in Agriculture. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports …
The Bad Guys
Home-grown terrorists hurts the food industry. Everett Griner tells us how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember …
USDA Goes the Extra Mile for Producers, Helping to Meet Demand for U.S. Cattle
WASHINGTON, February 24, 2012–The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been taking extra steps to meet the needs and ensure the success of some of its most important customers—U.S. exporters. “Overall, U.S. farmers and ranchers are experiencing their best period in history in terms of agricultural exports, and USDA’s support is an important part of that success,” said Rebecca Blue, Acting …
FL Producers Have Until March 1 for Gulf of Mexico Initiative
FL NRCS District Conservationist Chris Menhennett wants to remind producer in the Middle Suwannee River Area Watershed that the batching date for the Gulf of Mexico Initiative is coming up on Thursday, March 1, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …
Farm Safety
Everett Griner says…Farm Safety Week, 52 weeks a year! Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025
Lab Grown Hamburgers
The first ever culture-dish hamburger will be served to a celebrity taster this October. But don’t expect to find it on the 99 cent menu any time soon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …
Current Food Price Inflation and 10 Year Forecast
Consumers are surely noticing that retail prices at the supermarket are higher than this time last year. The following reports have more information on what to expect with food prices this year and beyond. Current Food Prices: Download Audio 10 Year Forecast: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
BQA Helps to Provide a Quality Eating Experience
In our “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, we have Jason Edmondson from Auburn, Alabama who knows providing a quality product for the consumer is important. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …
Beef Trade with China Still has Problems
While meetings between the Chinese vice president and U.S. officials did take place last week, there are still disagreements over agricultural trade including American beef, but there is still optimism. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …
Cuban Trade
Cubans are doing without while our Congress waits. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember …