Agricultural Measures Get Approval in House Committees

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Future of the Beef Business Depends on the Checkoff

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …

Georgia Grown Farmers Showcase Expanding for 2013

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

June Beef Month Underway in Georgia

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …

Florida Beef Checkoff Involved in Training Effort

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Alabama Junior Cattlemen Hold Field Days

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …

Food Safety Reminders for Severe Weather Season

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …

New Study Reveals Floridians Views on Immigration

According to a new University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences survey, in general Floridians have negative feelings about undocumented immigrants, but an overwhelming majority favor policy that would allow such immigrants a path to U.S. citizenship. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

Land Values

Everett Griner wonders…could farmland bubble burst? Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026

Statement from Ag Secretary Vilsack on U.S. Agricultural Exports

WASHINGTON, May 30, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its fourth Outlook for U.S. Agriculture Trade in fiscal year 2013 today. USDA projects $139.5 billion in agricultural exports in FY 2013, which if realized would be a new record. Since 2009, U.S. agricultural exports have climbed from $96.3 billion in 2009 to the most-recent forecast of $139.5 billion. …