A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For morer information: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …
EPA and Ag Sector Have Seperate Terms for Same Thing
While EPA has stressed that ditches are not included in the proposed Waters of U.S. rule, American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman notes that the agency and the ag community simply have different terms for the same thing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …
Cantor’s Defeat Spells Trouble for Immigration Reform
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s shocking loss of his primary this week could mean big trouble for immigration reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Cabinet Considers Land Sales to Help Fund Florida Forever
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 12, 2014 …… The state is getting closer to its Florida Forever fundraising goal for the upcoming budget year, though environmentalists say the amount is not enough. Most of the projected $40 million lawmakers hope to generate for the conservation program may soon become available through the sale of Sponsored …
Beef Checkoff Involved in Nutritional Information
Did you know the beef checkoff is involved in many different areas? In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Melvin Porter from Jefferson, Georgia is glad we have the checkoff because of the many things it does for the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to …
Livestock and Feed Grain Forecast Update
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report was released this week and in the livestock, poultry and dairy section it was noted the forecast for total meat production in 2014 has been lowered from last month as lower beef and broiler production more than offset increased pork and turkey production. Download Audio To see the exact numbers go …
NCBA President Testifies to the Value of Trade
Yesterday, the U.S. House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee heard from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President on the benefits of expanding agricultural trade and eliminating barriers to U.S. exports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …
House Urged to Not Change Farm Bill through Ag Appropriations Bill
The Environmental Protection Agency has extended the comment period for its Waters of the U.S. proposal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Clean Water Rules Comment Period Extended
The Environmental Protection Agency has extended the comment period for its Waters of the U.S. proposal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Obama Signs Water Act that Could Aid Florida Ports, Everglades
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Florida could see up to $1.4 billion from the federal government for Everglades restoration and port improvements under a bipartisan water resources bill that President Barack Obama signed into law Tuesday. The Water Resources Reform and Development Act, the first since 2007 and the first to be signed by a president in 14 years, …