Florida State Senator Greg Evers says that the only way to educate lawmakers about the challenges of potential rules such as EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria, is for farmers to get involved in the legislative process. 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 …
RFS Waiver Could Put Chill on Investments for 2nd Generation Biofuels
The Florida Energy Summit continues today with various sessions all focused on moving the state of Florida’s energy policy forward. And among those discussions, John Urbanchuk who serves as the technical Director of Environmental Economics with Cardno Entrix, talked to us about what impact a waiver of the Renewable Fuel Standard would have on second-generation biofuels here in Florida. Download …
Beef Checkoff Benefits Every Producer
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff we have Jimmy Parnell from Chilton County, Alabama who knows whether its promotion, research, or issues management the beef checkoff is good for producers. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
Ad Campaign to Educate Movie-Goers on Benefits of Ethanol
The Renewable Fuels Association has launched a new ad campaign focusing on ethanol’s ability to lower gas prices at the pump. 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 …
Talking Water
Everett Griner tells us about how irrigation technology is still growing. 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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
More on the Drought and Food Prices
As consumers continue to question just how the current drought will ultimately affect retails food prices, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack points out that only 14 percent of commodity prices make up the total of a retail food price. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
Alabama Best Steak Contest Continues
“Alabama’s Best Steak” contest is a beef promotion that has really generated a lot of interest, as Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said many people have been involved in the on-line effort to name the best steakhouse in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Beef Council Getting Out Correct Info about Beef
There are various efforts to put information out to consumers about beef that may not always be true, and that’s why Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said they continuously work to provide the correct information about beef to everyone they talk to. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
Export Sales Up
There is good news! Export sales are up for farm goods. Everett Griner has the news. 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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Meat Purchase to Assist Livestock Producers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2012 – As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to do everything it can to help farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and communities being impacted by the nation’s persistent drought, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA’s intent to purchase up to $170 million of pork, lamb, chicken, and catfish for federal food nutrition assistance programs, including food …