Candidates for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services were at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island this morning participating in a forum. Democrat Scott Maddox and Republican Adam Putnam presented their platforms and answered a few questions about their positions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
GA Producers Promote Beef Month
There is only one week left to June Beef Month in Georgia, as Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board said many producers have worked hard through various promotional efforts to help get the message out to consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …
AL Getting Beef Message to Dieticians
Ed Whatley with the Alabama cattlemen’s Association says they work each year with dieticians across the state to get them the information needed to promote the healthy benefits of beef. 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 …
Cost of Cuts at Land Grant Universities – A Guest Column
This article is by Mark R. McLellan, Dean for Research, University of Florida/IFAS With the deepest recession since the 1930s, the decline in tax revenues, and the growing demand for emergency public services for unemployed workers and their families, state government budgets are in crisis. Not surprisingly, many states are freezing or even cutting their funding for some of the …
FCA to Discuss Numeric Nutrient Rule
The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show is underway today in Marco Island, as producers are invited to attend a panel discussion coming up Thursday morning concerning the numeric nutrient rule being proposed by the EPA. FCA President Wade Grigsby said they have made this issue one of their top priorities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists …
Food Policy Bills Could Become Casualties of a Short Calendar
Time is not on the side of those who support two food policy bills in the Senate. One would strengthen the FDA’s food safety authority – the other is designed to fight child obesity. But despite bipartisan support – the legislation may never reach the Senate floor because there’s not much room on the Senate calendar and time is running …
AL Animal Agriculture Working Together
Dr. Wayne Green, Professor and Department Head of the Animal Science Department at Auburn University, says the Coalition for Farm Animal Care and Well Being was formed because of the importance of animal agriculture in Alabama. 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 …
FL Cattlemen Meeting in Marco
Holding the High Ground is the theme for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show which offically kicks off today the Marriott Marco Island Resort. FCA President-elect Jim Strickland hopes producers will take the time to attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Proposal for Fairness in Livestock Marketing
USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is publishling a proposed rule today that would provide significant new protections for livestock producers against unfair, fraudulent or retaliatory practices. 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 …
2012 Farm Bill
Everett Griner tells us today just how spending cuts will drive this new 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, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged …