A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For morer information: Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
EPA and Ag Sector Have Seperate Terms for Same Thing
While EPA has stressed that ditches are not included in the proposed Waters of U.S. rule, American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman notes that the agency and the ag community simply have different terms for the same thing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Cantor’s Defeat Spells Trouble for Immigration Reform
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s shocking loss of his primary this week could mean big trouble for immigration reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …
Beef Checkoff Involved in Nutritional Information
Did you know the beef checkoff is involved in many different areas? In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Melvin Porter from Jefferson, Georgia is glad we have the checkoff because of the many things it does for the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to …
Livestock and Feed Grain Forecast Update
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report was released this week and in the livestock, poultry and dairy section it was noted the forecast for total meat production in 2014 has been lowered from last month as lower beef and broiler production more than offset increased pork and turkey production. Download Audio To see the exact numbers go …
House Urged to Not Change Farm Bill through Ag Appropriations Bill
The Environmental Protection Agency has extended the comment period for its Waters of the U.S. proposal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Clean Water Rules Comment Period Extended
The Environmental Protection Agency has extended the comment period for its Waters of the U.S. proposal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Report Shows Beef as Top Protein in Foodservice
The 2013 Usage and Volumetric Assessment of Beef in Foodservice report, an annual survey of protein purchasing executives, showed beef is still the number one protein in foodservice. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Georgia Learning about June Beef Month
Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board has an update on some of the activities taking place during June Beef Month, which includes the signing of the Governor’s Proclamation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
New Website Address for Florida Beef Council
Ashley Hughes wants both consumers and producers to know about the new Florida Beef Council website, and especially the new address to get to it. Download Audio To see the new Florida Beef Council website click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …