From Florida Farm Bureau Federation: Gainesville, Fla. – Next week thirteen farm families in the Suwannee River Basin will receive a coveted statewide award for their outstanding achievements in preserving land and water resources. Like most agricultural producers in Florida, these farmers and ranchers help maintain the quality of life we all enjoy. Their daily work maintains Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship …
Final Day of Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
Today is the last full day of events for the 2014 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island. 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 …
Lean Finely Textured Beef Sales Begin Rebound
Beef Products Incorporated and Cargill say their sales of lean finely textured beef have started to rebound after about two-years since public backlash from critics labeling it as pink slime. Download 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 …
Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation Silent Auction
Each year during the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention, a silent auction is held. Summer Best caught up with Emily Hobby who has been running this auction for the past 10 years. 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, …
Gulf of Mexico Initiative Signup Continues in Alabama
Sign-up for the Gulf of Mexico Initiative continues for Alabama farmers in two priority watersheds. And Jason Weller, Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, encourages those in that area to look at what the program has to offer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Financial Assistance Available for Florida Ag Producers
Farmers and ranchers in a couple of Florida watersheds may be eligible for financial assistance through the Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Scott Barrington from Mayo, Florida is one farmer who did sign up for it, but if you are interested, here’s a reminder the deadline to do so is July 18. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Helping Put Florida Producers and Customers Together
From the farm gate to the dinner plate, consumers are looking for more local food options. And according to the latest USDA Census of Agriculture, industry estimates put local food sales at $7 billion in 2011, reflecting the market’s growing importance. Download Audio To learn more about it click here. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Beef Producers Promote Their Product through the Checkoff
Did you know beef producers can help to promote their own product? In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Jim Akin from Lexington, Alabama recently helped out at an event where he talked with a group of retailers about how his operation works to raise the product they sell. Download Audio …
Audubon Florida Presents 2014 “Sustainable Rancher” award to Adams Ranch
From Audubon Florida: Adams Ranch, one of Florida’s oldest cattle ranches founded in 1937, has received Audubon Florida’s Sustainable Rancher award for 2014. The award was presented on Wednesday, June 17th by Audubon’s Director of Advocacy Charles Lee to Adam Ranch Family Members at the annual membership meeting of the Florida Cattleman’s Association Convention, held in Marco Island, Florida. The …
Water Issues Discussed at Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
It’s day two of the 2014 Florida Cattlemen’s Convention and Trade Show in Marco Island as a great crowd is hand. During the opening general session held yesterday, one of the speakers was Dr. Ann Shortell, Executive Director of the Suwannee River Water Management District. Summer Best caught up with her to get an update on water policy and conservation …