WASHINGTON, June 21, 2012– Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the U.S. Senate’s approval of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act: “I’m very pleased that the Senate acted in bipartisan spirit today to approve the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
House Ag Will Address Farm Bill After July 4 Recess
The House Agriculture Committee is scheduled to begin their Farm Bill markup on July 11, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Putnam says Water Continues to be Major Challenge for FL Farmers
When it comes to challenges facing our farmers, Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says that water continues to be on the top of the list. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Attends FCA Convention
Today is the last day of the 2012 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention here in Marco Island as a good crowd was on hand for last night’s Cattlemen’s Supper. One of those was Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam who I was able to catch up with afterwards to chat about some of the issues he talked with cattle producers about. …
Organic Growth
Folks are finding that organic farming has its limits. Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …
NCBA President Speaks to Florida Cattlemen
The 2012 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is well attended again this year as one of the speakers during this morning’s Board of Director’s meeting was National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander from Pilger, Nebraska. He gave an update on a variety of issues the NCBA staff have been working on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Beef Checkoff Keeping Producers Informed
In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff Carl McKettrick, owner of the Arcadia Stockyard in Arcadia, Florida, said the producer communications section of the checkoff is important as it keeps cattle producers informed of what their beef checkoff dollars are doing. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to …
Florida Cattlemen Get CattleFax Update
It’s day two of the 2012 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention as many attendees heard yesterday from Duane Lenz with CattleFax who gave an update on various issues that can affect their operations and the markets over the next few months. I talked with him afterwards to get a summary of the topics discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Indian River’s Bournique Reappointed to SJWMD Board
Tallahassee, Fla. (Governor’s Press Office) – Governor Rick Scott has announced the reappointment of Doug Bournique to the Area 5 seat on the Governing Board of the St. Johns River Water Management District. Bournique, 60, of Vero Beach, has been the executive vice president of the Indian River Citrus League since 1979. Previously, he was the director of environmental relations …
Politics Discussed at Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
Day one of the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention has been a busy one with various meetings and events. But at the general session this afternoon, one of the speakers was Ryan Tyson, V.P. of Political Operations for the Associated Industries of Florida, as he talked about the political landscape of the state for not only this year but over …