At last week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention Sarah Bohnenkamp, Executive Director of the American National CattleWomen, spoke about how very passionate ANCW is about the many benefits of the Beef Checkoff Program. 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 …
Ag in Review for the Week of June 17, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia 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 …
Florida Congressman Yoho Comments on Defeat of Farm Bill
Congressman Ted Yoho (FL-03), a 40-year equine and bovine veterinarian and Florida’s only member of the House Committee on Agriculture, said the following after the House vote which resulted in a defeat of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013: “I am extremely disappointed that some of my Republican colleagues did not recognize a conservative movement toward …
Many Shocked and Disappointed Regarding House Farm Bill Defeat
American Farm Bureau Farm Policy Specialist Mary Kay Thatcher says after the surprise defeat of the House Farm Bill, it may be difficult to get the bill back on the House Floor. But Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack reiterates that it is something must be done before the expiration of the 2008 Farm Bill on September 30th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL …
Statement from NCBA President Regarding Failure by the House to Pass 2013 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON (June 20, 2013) — The U.S. House of Representatives in a 195-234 vote failed to pass the 2013 Farm Bill (H.R. 1947) today. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Scott George, a dairy and beef producer from Cody, Wyo., issued the following statement: Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
The Possible Reasons Behind the Trend of Less Milk Consumption
Americans are consuming less dairy than the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Good Health, and USDA Economist Hayden Stewart looks into some possible reasons why. 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 …
This Month a Critical One for American Agriculture
With both the Farm Bill and Immigration Reform currently working their way through Congress, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that this is a very critical time for agriculture. Farm Bill Download Audio Immigration 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 …
Water Wars
Everett Griner explains about the crucial irrigation water that is drying up. 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 …
Trend of Food Prices Continue to Delight Consumers and Puzzle Economist
Consumers may be delighted, but many economists continue to be puzzled by the trends in food prices this year. 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 …
Getting Beef Checkoff Information to Producers
In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, this week Casey Clemons, general manager of the North Florida Livestock Market in Lake City and current President of the Florida Association of Livestock Markets, wants cattle producers to know there is a lot of information available where they can see exactly what their dollar …