Farmers, like any good business owner, strive to respond to the market and what they perceive the market, driven by consumer demand, is telling them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Putnam Speaks to Florida Cattlemen
Another speaker at this week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Convention and Trade Show in Marco Island was Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adam Putnam. Summer Best caught up with him to talk about the issues of importance to the cattle industry in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Cattleman Urges EPA to Withdraw Anti-Conservation Rule
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (June 19, 2014) – Today, Andy Fabin, cattle producer and farmer from Indiana, Penn., testified before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, Commerce and Forestry, regarding the impacts of the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ “interpretive rule” on the Normal Farming and Ranching exemptions under Sec. 404 …
Representative Neil Combee, of Polk County, spoke at the board of directors’ meeting at the 2014 Florida Cattlemen’s Convention and Trade Show in Marco Island, where he focused on the importance of maintaining a vibrant cattle and agriculture industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Awards Honor Suwannee River Basin Farmers For Natural Resource Conservation
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 ContentCIR Agriculture …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …