Commissioner Putnam Testifies Before Joint Congressional Hearing on Newest Federal Overreach

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam testified today on the impacts of the Waters of the United States rule at the Joint Hearing Before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works in Washington, D.C. Excerpts of his testimony are …

Cattle Producers Encouraged to Get BQA Certified

Once again we are happy to bring you the weekly BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs. And in this week’s report, Jason Edmondson from Auburn, Alabama hopes cattle producers understand how important BQA is for the industry. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Global Growth Committee to Meet at Cattle Industry Convention

Thousands of cattlemen from across the nation are in San Antonio, Texas this week for the 2015 Cattle Industry Annual Convention. Various meetings are being held and according to Joe Schuele, one of those involves the Global Growth Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Florida State Fair

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the 2015 Florida State Fair, taking place from February 5–16, 2015. Download Audio To learn more click, Florida State Fair and to buy tickets, click Tickets. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Cattle Industry Convention Kicks Off Today

While a few meetings have already started, the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas officially kicks off today. This year’s event includes another big Trade Show, along with General Sessions, meetings and more. Those attending are reminded to stop by the Learning Lounge and enjoy informal, face to face talks and hands-on technology education …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Cattle Report Surprises; Appropriations Process

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes some surprises in USDA’s annual cattle herd inventory report and how the annual appropriations process underway in Congress affects agriculture. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …

USDA Accepting Applications for Conservation Stewardship Program

Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners are urged to submit applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program by February 27, 2015 to ensure they are considered for this year’s funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Alabama Cattlemen Represented in San Antonio

Dr. Billy Powell with Alabama Cattlemen’s Association explains how their state will be represented this week during the annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Georgia Beef Board Receives Additional Funding

Thanks to the new state beef checkoff in Georgia, Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board says they have received additional funding to help promote beef in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Successful Florida Farm to Fork Tour

Last week’s Farm to Fork Tour sponsored by the Florida Beef Council was a great success, according to Ashley Hughes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong 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, …