Labor Concerns Continue to be Top of Mind for AL Producers

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During last week’s Alabama Agribusiness Council annual meeting, AL Ag Commissioner John McMillan spoke to attendees about a variety of agricultural issues facing the state, including immigration. 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 …

Research Slowdown

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2012 farm bill will slow down research. How? Everett Griner tells us. 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 …

FL NRCS Working with Farmers to Implement Gulf of Mexico Initiative

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The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is in the midst of implementing the Gulf of Mexico Initiative. And Joshua McElhaney, NRCS District Conservationist for Escambia County, and farmer Mike Godwin discuss the benefits of the effort for both the environment and a producer’s bottom line. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Beef Checkoff Educating Youth

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In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff Nanette Bryan, President of the Georgia Cattlewomen’s Association, talks about how the beef checkoff helps to promote the youth in the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

Vilsack Weighs in on Need for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

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Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the Supreme Courts’ recent ruling on the Arizona’s immigration law does not assist agriculture with their ongoing labor issues. 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 …

Georgia Beef Board to Hold Summer Workshop

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The Georgia Beef Board will be hosting a Beef Up My Plate summer workshop next month as Brooke Williams explains who this one is designed for. 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 …

Florida Beef Council Gives Report at FCA Convention

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During the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention last week, Florida Beef Council Chairman Roger Butler gave their annual report in which he wanted producers to know their beef checkoff dollars are being put to good use. 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 …

State Notables

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Most states are known for a crop. Everett Griner talks about a few. 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 …

Vilsack Concerned About Any Pauses in Farm Bill Action

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Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is encouraged by the progress of the Farm Bill so far, but is concerned about talks of pausing to survey the House political situation. Vilsack says any delay will make it more difficult for the House and Senate to reconcile the differences between their two versions before the September 30th deadline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Ag Optimism

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Everett Griner tells us how the growth of agriculture looks good. 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 …