Ag in Review for the Week of June 20, 2011

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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 Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

2011 Meat Export Forecast Looks Good

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According to USDA’s June meat trade forecast, beef exports this year are still set to be higher than those reached prior to 2003’s BSE incident in our country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Myth Crushing

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Vegetables

The meat industry is fighting back and Everett Griner tells us why and how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

Beef Checkoff Working to Provide Safe Food Source

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In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff Jimmy Holliman from Marion Junction, Alabama says he has seen what the checkoff has done over the years to move the industry forward and it’s very important for producers. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

NCBA President Speaks to Florida Cattlemen

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Day two of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention includes the Board of Directors meeting held this morning where a variety of presentations were made and issues discussed. One of the speakers this morning was NCBA President Bill Donald, as he talked about how important it is for individual cattle producers to be involved in their state and national associations. Download …

Georgia June Beef Month Media Tour Continues

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Many budget cuts have of course affected the Alabama Department of Agriculture as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association looks at how some of the services cattle producers depend on have fared through those cuts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

Florida Voluntary Beef Checkoff

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The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is underway in Marco Island as treasurer of the Florida Beef Council, Henry Kempfer from Deer Park, hopes producers will take the time while at the convention to learn more about the voluntary beef checkoff program in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …

Recent Legislative Action Likely to Affect Ag

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The House passed Ag Appropriations bill will cut almost three-billion dollars in USDA and agency spending, and includes several amendments that could have a significant impact on the ag industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Xtreme Cuisine

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This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Xtreme Cuisine” program, which teaches school children how to prepare nutritious meals and snacks using fresh Florida fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and lean meats. More information is available online by clicking on Xtreme Cuisine. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or …

Farm Exports

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Everett Griner explains how farm exports boost economic recovery. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026