A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia 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, …
House Sets Farm Bill Markup Date
House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas says his committee will markup the 2013 Farm Bill on May 15th. Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow also plans to markup a new farm bill next month, though she has not set a specific date. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Alabama Beef Checkoff Training Retailers
Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association explains why it’s important for the beef checkoff to stay in touch with retailers to make sure they have the latest information about beef cuts they sell to consumers. 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 …
USDA and Dairy Producers Renew Agreement
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Vilsack today renewed a historic agreement with U.S. dairy producers to accelerate the adoption of innovative waste-to-energy projects and energy efficiency improvements on U.S. dairy farms, both of which help producers diversify revenues and reduce Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Beef Checkoff Keeping Producers in the Ballgame
In this weeks “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, we have Randy Moody from New Market, Alabama who knows the importance of keeping the beef message out in front of consumers at all times. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Dying Gulf
Everett Griner tells us about the growing dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico. 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 …
Alabama Farmers Encouraged to Sign Up Now for Conservation Programs
Even though the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama does not currently have any batching dates set, Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser encourages farmers and ranchers to take advantage of their continuous sign ups and visit their local NRCS field office now. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Farmers and Ranchers of All Sizes Encouraged to Submit Ag Census Info
Time is getting short for farmers and ranchers to turn in their 2012 Ag Census information, as Jim Ewing with the National Ag Statistics Service in Florida encourages producers of all sizes to participate. 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 …
Florida Cattlewomen Helping to Educate Youngsters
Florida Cattlewomen’s Association President, Sarabeth Barthle Simmons, talks about a educational project to get the beef message out to school aged children which they’ve enjoyed being a part of. 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 …
Alabama Cattlemen Learn about Focusing on the Consumer
Those who attended this year’s Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention heard from John Lundeen, Senior Executive Director of market research for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who talked about focusing on the consumer. 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, …