Ag in Review for the Week of April 23, 2012

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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, …

Issues Management of Beef Checkoff is a Critical Tool

In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, issues management is an area that really comes to light beings the fourth case of BSE in the U.S. was confirmed this week. And Dr. Lee Jones, with the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine, knows how important the checkoff is in this …

BSE Facts

Thanks to a system of strong interlocking safeguards the US beef and milk supply are safe from BSE. 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, …

More for Less

Agricultural producers are producing more on less land. Surprised? Everett Griner gives us the sobering statistics. 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

Consumers Lack of Cooking Skills can be Costly, but Easy to Overcome

According to extension nutrition expert Dr. Karen Ensle, these days more and more consumers don’t know how to cook and she says that can be costly to those who may be strapped for cash in this economy. The Cost of Not Cooking: Download Audio Lack of Cooking Skills Easy to Overcome: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …

Farm Fresh

Direct marketing is still growing. 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

NCBA Statement on USDA Announcement regarding Positive BSE Test Result

WASHINGTON (April 24, 2012) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattle Health and Well-being Committee Chairman Tom Talbot issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) confirmation of an atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a dairy cow in central California. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

UGA Beef Team Talking to Consumers

The UGA beef team has been out talking to consumers once again as Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board said efforts by the seven students will continue through the end of the spring semester. 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 …

Florida Beef Council Producing a Video

Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes said they are currently working on a new video which includes various aspects of the cattle industry in the state that should be out in the next couple of months. 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 …

Vilsack Makes a Case for the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack believes the “Farm Bill” should be referred to as the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill. 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 …