WASHINGTON, Nov.3, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson announced today that the 2011 FSA county committee elections will begin tomorrow, Nov. 4, with USDA mailing ballots to eligible voters. The deadline to return the ballots to local FSA offices is Dec. 5, 2011. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
Retaining Existing Dust Standard Is Not Enough
While the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association welcomes the news that EPA is proposing to retain the existing dust standard, NCBA’s Deputy Environmental Counsel Ashley Lyon says that is no comfort to rural America. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Gets Preliminary Approval from EPA on Water Rules
In a letter sent this week, the EPA has given preliminary approval for Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection to continue its re-write of fresh water quality standards, as Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Jim Handley said this as a positive move. Download Audio To view the EPA letter sent to FDEP visit: http://www.epa.gov/region4/water/wqs/documents/nancy-stoner-letter-to-fdep-nnc-rule.pdf Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …
EPA Gives Nod to Draft Water Quality Standards in Florida
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 2, 2011…….Bolstered by a letter of confidence from Washington, Florida’s top environmental regulator on Wednesday said his agency would proceed with its proposed plan to set specific pollution levels for the state’s inland and coastal waters. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Beef Producer on Importance of Checkoff
“Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you again this week by the beef checkoff, has Charles Rucks from Brooks, Georgia who said efforts in getting the beef message out to consumers is an important function of the checkoff. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
Celebrating 150 Years of USDA
Deputy Ag Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says the US Department of Agriculture is excited to be kicking off its 150th birthday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …
Cattle Industry Convention Registration Underway
In case you hadn’t heard, housing and registration are now open for the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show which will take place February 1-4, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. This will be the 114th annual convention as it will include Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …
Farm Exports
Everett Griner explains how agriculture is America’s top export. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …
October Beef Month a Success in Alabama
Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said October Beef Month was a great success this year as their goal was to reach a lot of consumers which they did. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …
Florida Consumer Representative Talks Beef
The Senior Florida Beef Consumer Representative this year is Robbie Dry from Plant City, who told me he has been out helping to get healthy information about beef to those who will be leading us in the future. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …