Ag in Review for the Week of February 13, 2012

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Mostly higher prices were found again this week for cattle across the Southeast as here are the market numbers for the week ending February 17th compiled by the livestock market news services in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FL Cattlemen Pleased with Numeric Nutrient Signing

Florida Cattlemen’s Association Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, said they are pleased with the fact Governor Scott signed the numeric nutrient criteria measure allowing the Florida DEP to adopt more flexible water quality rules than those set by the EPA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

GA Ag Sector has Many Needs in the 2013 Budget

Georgia Agribusiness President Bryan Tolar says as GA lawmakers work on the 2013 budget, the Ag sector has several request for funding of essential positions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Scott Signs FL State Numeric Nutrient Rules

FL Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law a measure that will allow the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt more flexible water quality rules than those adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle …

Farming Comfort

Everett Griner tells us about some of the new comfort areas of agriculture, along with his experience while sitting in a new piece of equipment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Governor Scott Signs Florida’s Congressional Redistricting Plan

This just in from THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 16, 2012…….Gov. Rick Scott signed the Legislature’s plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts Thursday, likely paving the way for more lawsuits surrounding the once-a-decade redistricting process. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman …

The Need for Certainty Driving Farm Bill Talks

In order to provide certainty to farmers and ranchers, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says Ag Leaders are working together to ensure the 2012 Farm Bill is written in 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay …

Record-Shattering Year for Meat Exports

U.S. beef, pork and lamb set new records across the board last year, reaching all-time highs in both volume and value. And U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng said exceeding $11.5 billion in total red meat exports is a significant accomplishment as it’s far in excess of what anyone predicted. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FFA Members in 12 States Push to Connect with Local Farmers

INDIANAPOLIS (February 16, 2012/National FFA Organization) – It’s no secret that networking is a pivotal step toward a bright career in any industry. With that in mind – and a chance to win some substantial prizes for their FFA chapter – FFA members in 12 states are producing new connections with local farmers at an incredible rate. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …