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 Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Recent Legislative Action Likely to Affect Ag
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 Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Xtreme Cuisine
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
Everett Griner explains how farm exports boost economic recovery. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026
Ag in Review for the Week of June 13, 2011
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 Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between …
NCBA: Senate Votes to End Taxpayer Support of Corn-Based Ethanol
WASHINGTON (June 16, 2011) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Bill Donald said the U.S. Senate’s vote today on legislation introduced by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to repeal the 45-cent per gallon Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC) and the 54-cent per gallon tariff on imported ethanol is a giant step toward leveling the playing …
Alabama Promoting Beef for Father’s Day
Following the proclamation by Alabama Governor Robert Bentley that June 19th is officially “Beef for Father’s Day” in Alabama, the men and women of Alabama’s beef industry are encouraging all Alabamians to serve beef for Father’s Day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future …
GA Ambassador Promoting June Beef Month
Georgia Junior Beef Ambassador, Gibson Priest, is just one of those busy promoting June Beef Month in Georgia working to help consumers understand how it can be a part of a healthy diet. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida …
FBC Providing Information on MBA Program
And while at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention next week in Marco Island, Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes hopes you’ll learn more about the Masters of Beef Advocacy program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Beef Checkoff Important for the Industry
In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Marcia Callaway from Hogansville, Georgia believes in the checkoff and what it does not only for their operation but for the industry as a whole. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production …