By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, August 16, 2011……..Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday defended legislative actions that prompted a leading rating agency to downgrade the credit rating of the South Florida Water Management District, Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Federation of State Beef Councils Provides Funding
The Federation of State Beef Councils Directors voted recently to distribute dollars to be be used for funding considered by the Beef Promotion Operating Committee, as Federation Division Chairman David Dick also talks about approving more than 198-thousand dollars in spending for projects through the Federation Initiative fund. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Beef Producer Pleased with Effort to Reach Teachers
On this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, we have David Gazda from Athens, Georgia talking about a recent workshop where they provided information to teachers about beef. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Florida Beef Council Receives Federation Funds
At the recent Cattle Industry Summer Conference, Florida received funds from the Federation to use for 3 different projects, as Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council and David Dick with the Federation of State Beef Councils, talks about that funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Georgia Beef Checkoff Funds Research Efforts
Research is an important area where beef checkoff dollars are used each year and Alex Stelzleni, with the University of Georgia, talks about some projects they have upcoming through the direction of the Georgia Beef Board. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
FL Producers Encouraged to Implement BMPs
There is a lot of effort being put forth in the fight against EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria and Charles Shinn, Asst. Director of Government & Community Affairs for the Florida Farm Bureau, says there are some actions producers can take as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Implementing Three Food Recalls
MONTGOMERY – The Department of Agriculture and Industries Food Safety division today implemented three Class I recalls issued by USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A Class I recall is a potential health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse …
More Agro-tourism
Everett Griner tells us how agro-tourism is continuing to grow. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026
Ag in Review for the Week of August 8, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Ag Under Attack
Everett Griner tells us why agriculture needs a stronger defense. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026