Ag in Review for the Week of June 3, 2013

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A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle …

Americans Drinking Less Milk

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Despite efforts to encourage consumers to drink more milk a new study has revealed that Americans are actually drinking less of the nutritional drink. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Vilsack Confident with Status of Farm Bill

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With a Senate vote on the Farm Bill expected late Monday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that he feels confident and optimistic about the Farm Bill chances of passage of this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Agricultural Measures Get Approval in House Committees

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The House Judiciary Committee approved the Farm Bill, but with some changes, and the House Ag Appropriations Subcommittee approved the fiscal year 2014 ag spending bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Future of the Beef Business Depends on the Checkoff

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In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, this week we hear from Chuck Joiner of Carrollton, Georgia who is a big believer in the checkoff and encourages producers to learn more about it. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Georgia Grown Farmers Showcase Expanding for 2013

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Thanks to last year’s success, Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary black says that the Georgia Grown Farmers Showcase is expanding for 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle …

June Beef Month Underway in Georgia

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June Beef Month is underway in Georgia as Suzanne Black, Director of Industry Information and Public Relations for the Georgia Beef Board, said it’s a time each year to really hi-light the beef industry in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

Florida Beef Checkoff Involved in Training Effort

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Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council has information about a group they are training to help them better understand the beef message when talking with their customers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Alabama Junior Cattlemen Hold Field Days

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Thanks to help from the the Alabama State Beef Checkoff Program, the Alabama Junior Cattlemen held three field days where they were able to reach out to over 200 kids. Cobie Rutherford with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they talked with youth interested in the beef cattle industry in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Food Safety Reminders for Severe Weather Season

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USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service wants to remind residents about the steps they can take to minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses as a result of long-term power outages and compromised food storage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …