On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about how Florida parents and guardians can protect their children from identity theft. Download Audio To learn more click, Protect Your Child’s Identity. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Onsite Registration Ends Friday for National Conference on Grazing Lands
The 6th National Conference on Grazing Lands (6NCGL) is fast approaching, but there is still time to register and take part in this unique educational event. This year’s event runs December 13-16 in Grapevine, Texas. And here’s a reminder that online registration closes on Friday, December 4th. To register and see the speaker/concurrent session line up, go to: grazinglands.org/grazing-conference. Sponsored …
Collaboration Key to Antibiotic Stewardship
From the Cattlemen‘s Beef Board: November 30, 2015: Human and animal health experts came together in Atlanta, Georgia Nov. 3-5 to discuss issues related to antibiotic resistance and to work toward increased antibiotic stewardship in human medicine and animal health. Throughout the dialogue, attention focused on specific areas that can be measured to verify progress made in reducing antimicrobial resistance. …
NCBA’s Cattlemen’s College Set to Kick-off 23rd Year
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Cattlemen’s College series will kick-off its 23rd year Jan. 26-27 in San Diego, California, during the annual Cattle Industry Convention. This year’s event will feature speakers and live animal demonstrations that will give cattlemen and women the tools to connect, learn and innovate. Josh White, NCBA’s executive director of Industry and Member Services, discusses the …
Agriculture Jobs May Be Plentiful but New Grads are Scarce
Thousands of jobs are expected to open in the next five years in agriculture. However, there are not enough graduates to fill those jobs. 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 …
National FFA Organization and National FFA Foundation Join the #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending with a Purpose
From the National FFA Organization and the National FFA Foundation: INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Nov. 30, 2015/National FFA Organization) –The National FFA Organization and the National FFA Foundation have joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Occurring this year on December 1, #GivingTuesday is …
University of Florida/IFAS Predicts 2016 Food Trends
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are already predicting trends for 2016. 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 …
Foot and Mouth Disease
After 86 years of the United States being free of foot and mouth disease, Cathy Isom poses the big question still being asked: Are we ready if it returns? There have been studies saying that depopulation of livestock is the only effective way to cut foot and mouth losses. Emergency vaccination would be of little help. According to a Kansas State …
Under 40 Horsepower Tractor Sales Increase
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) reports sales of under 40-horsepower tractors jumped 23 percent in October compared to last year, representing an eight percent increase for the year. Download 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 …
Partnering for Conservation Efforts in Alabama
Dr. William Puckett, executive director of the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee, talks about an agreement that was signed at the recent Alabama Association of Conservation Districts annual meeting. Download 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 …