USDA Proceeds With Office Consolidation Plan

WASHINGTON, May 29, 2012–The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today its decision on Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office consolidations proposed in January as part of USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service. In total, FSA will consolidate 125 of the 131 offices originally proposed for consolidation with other USDA service centers, consistent with provisions of the 2008 Farm Bill. Under …

FL Ag Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations

The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for 2013 inductees. 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 …

Georgia June Beef Month Starts Friday

Georgia Governor Nathan deal has already signed the proclamation officially making June Beef Month in the state while Georgia Beef Board’s Brooke Williams said they have a huge month planned. 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 …

Florida Beef Month Kicks off Summer Grilling

May Beef Month in Florida officially wraps up this Thursday, but Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council said while consumers are pulling out the grills, it’s a great time to present the beef message which they hope will last all summer long. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …

Alabama Legislative Bills Help Ag Department

Budget cuts over the past few years have really had an affect on the Alabama Department of Agriculture but Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has some good news when it comes to the recent legislative session and how some bills passed will help some with that department. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …

NCBA Continues on Estate Tax Reform

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has made estate tax reform one of their top priorities this year as their Associate Director of Legislative Affairs, Kent Bacus, said it’s important for cattle producers to make sure their members of Congress know just how big of an issue this is. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Farm Bill on Senate Floor Calendar for June

When Senators return from their Memorial Day break, one of things on their June Calendar will be addressing the Farm Bill. 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, …

A Look at Margins in the Beef Industry

Some are wondering if anybody is actually making money in the beef industry right now? Well, Gary Crawford helps to answer that very question. 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 …

FL NRCS Pleased with Establishment of Wildlife Corridor

The Natural Resources Conservation Service has entered into a partnership with several other to protect one of Florida’s most imperiled species by acquiring land, restoring wetlands and establishing a wildlife conservation corridor. USDA NRCS Chief Dave White admits that the process was a complicated one, but says they are extremely happy with the results. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending May 25th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: 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 …