FL House Immigration Bill Clears Hurdle

By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 10, 2011… Responding to a simmering national debate over federal immigration policy, a House panel on Thursday passed its version of immigration reform that falls short of Arizona-style restrictions but would still have a dramatic impact on more than 800,000 workers “living in the shadows.” Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship …

Beef Checkoff Helping Build Export Markets

In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff series” brought to you by the Beef Checkoff, Robert Fountain. Jr. of Adrian Georgia talks about how U.S. beef export numbers have been climbing and how the beef checkoff has been helpful in this effort. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists …

GCA Convention to feature BQA Training

Executive Vice President of the Georgia Beef Board, Josh White, wants prodcers to know that BQA classes will be held at the GCA Convention in Perry for those who need to be certified or even re-certified thanks in part to the beef checkoff. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …

Ag in Review for the Week of February 28, 2011

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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 …

Smaller Profits Predicted for Dairy Operators

While predictions are for the nation’s dairy operators to most likely make a profit this year, it’s not expected to be quite as much as last year as Gary Crawford has the story. 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 …

FL Milk Production is Up

Milk production in January was up for Florida dairy farms, a trend that was also found nationwide. 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 …

R. F. D. Iraq

Everett Griner tells us how agricultural volunteers are helping Iraq people. 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 …

Beef Checkoff Shines in Educational Efforts

We return this week to our “Get to know your beef checkoff series” brought to you by the Beef Checkoff, as Nancy Ray from Grady, Alabama said the checkoff helps so much with educational efforts as many teachers in this economy do not have the classroom allocations to buy materials. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go …

Animal Antibiotics Legislation Coming

New York Representative Louise Slaughter has announced she will again introduce legislation intended to reduce the use of animal antibiotics in healthy animals. 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 …

Former US Trade Rep, Ag Secretary Yeutter Talks Specialty Crops

Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper caught up with former U S Agriculture Secretary Clayton Yeutter to discuss timely issues facing specialty crop growers in both world trade and U. S. Farm Bill negotiations. Yeutter was a featured speaker at this week’s Bayer CropScience Ag Issues Forum held in Tampa, just before the national Commodity Classic convention, which will bring corn and …