From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, March 24, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a proposed rule to limit farm payments to non-farmers, consistent with requirements Congress mandated in the 2014 Farm Bill. The proposed rule limits farm payments to individuals who may be Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …
Culinary Students to Learn about Georgia Beef
Last week, Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board talked about how they had recently conducted a beef seminar for high school culinary teachers. Now this week, she says they will be stopping by a high school to talk beef with culinary students. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …
Florida Junior Cattlemen Promoting Beef
The Florida Junior Cattlemen’s Association State President, Anna Conrad, loves talking with others about the beef industry. And she’s had opportunities to work with the Florida Beef Council in doing just that at various events. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …
Talking Beef with Alabama Dieticians
Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says they recently were able to attend an event to talk beef with dieticians from across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
NMPF Statement on U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report
From the National Milk Producers Federation Delivered by Beth Briczinski, NMPF Vice President of Dairy Foods & Nutrition: The Departments of Health and Human Services, and Agriculture, are holding a public meeting today in Bethesda, Maryland, to receive public oral comments on the Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The National Milk Producers Federation is one of …
Nutrition Scientist, Registered Dietitian Urges Secretaries to Reconsider Flawed Recommendations
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (March 24, 2015) – The Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture hosted a meeting for public comments on the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s report released in February. The recommendations in the report, made by government-appointed nutrition scientists, fail to fully recognize the nutritional benefits of lean beef and conclude by Sponsored …
Ag Producer Confidence Reaches All-Time Low
From DTN: OMAHA, Neb. (March 23, 2015) – Crop and livestock producers’ confidence about the direction of the agriculture economy has reached a historic low, according to the latest DTN/The Progressive Farmer Agriculture Confidence Index (ACI). Since the last ACI survey in December, producer confidence has shifted from an optimistic rating of 103.4 to a pessimistic level of Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Florida NRCS Office in Santa Rosa County Moves
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service field office in Santa Rosa County, Fla., has moved. District Conservationist Trent Mathews hopes producers will stop by their new office during an open house event coming up April 14. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …
Alabama Landowners Invited to Stop by Local NRCS Office
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama continues to work with landowners across the state in implementing programs through the 2014 Farm Bill. State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett invites producers to stop by their local NRCS office to see what is available. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …
BIVI Product Approved for Extended BVD 1b Protection
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) recently announced it received a new label claim for protection against respiratory disease caused by bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) Type 1b for at least 217 days. BIVI Professional Services Veterinarian Dr. Doug Ensley says that with Pyramid® 5 + Presponse® SQ producers can be assured their cattle are protected against BVD and other causes of …