Ag in Review for the Week of February 27, 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, …

Defining Sustainable Agriculture

At the recent Ag Outlook Forum, both present and past Secretaries of Agriculture attempted to define the term “sustainable agriculture”. 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 …

New Meat and Poultry Nutrition Labeling Requirements in Effect Today

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) final rule requiring nutrition labeling for most single-ingredient, raw meat and poultry products, including ground products, goes into effect today. 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 …

Experiencing Benefits from the Beef Checkoff

It’s time once again for our series, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, where this week we have Misty Edmondson from Auburn, Alabama who said the beef checkoff has been a real benefit for their operation. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Costly Business

Farming is a costly business. Everett Griner tells us why. 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

Florida Beef Council Unveils New Logo

To the right is the brand new logo unveiled by the Florida Beef Council as Ashley Hughes said they are excited to have this to use in the state along with the well known national beef check. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

Georgia Beef Board to Hold Beef 102 Workshop

Brooke Williams with the Georgia Beef Board says the Beef 102 workshop they will put on this summer for pro-start and culinary art instructors will cover many things including the newer beef value cuts. 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 …

Alabama Cattlemen Using BOLD Study

Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about how the new Beef in an Optimal Lean Diet study will help them while out promoting beef at various events. 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 …

Reminder of Gulf of Mexico Initiative Signup Deadline Coming Up March 1

One last reminder that the deadline for the Gulf of Mexico Initiative is coming up March 1, 2012. The Alabama priority watersheds include the Weeks Bay (Upper Fish River) in Baldwin County and the Escambia River (Canoe Creek and Pine Barren Creek – Sandy Hollow) in Escambia County, Alabama. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio The Florida priority watersheds include …

Higher Produce Production Contributing to Lower Food Price Increases

USDA food price economist Ricky Volpe says consumers will not see as big of jump in food prices this year, due in part to the higher production of fruits and veggies. 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, …