A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: 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 of …
Grass-Fed Versus Grain-Fed
Many consumers question the different nutritional and health benefits from grass fed and grain fed cattle. 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 of Florida …
Concerns with Proposed Rule on Brazilian Beef Imports
We’ve told you about the controversy concerning USDA’s proposal to allow fresh and unfrozen beef from Brazil into the U.S. and the many questions being asked about it. 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 …
Countdown to Quality Certifies Thousands of Producers
The numbers are in and an astounding 7,732 producers from across the country recently received their Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification during the open certification period thanks to a free offer. 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 …
Poultry and Meat Labeling Rule Sent to OMB
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service sent its final rule on labeling products containing an added solution to the federal Office of Management and Budget for review. 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 …
Water Worries
Water problems are closer than you think. Everett Griner explains. 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 of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …
Imitation Foods
The National Milk Producers Federation is questioning efforts by the Food and Drug Administration to regulating the names of certain types of sugar, while ignoring the misuse of dairy-specific names in foods with no actual milk content. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
Pasture and Range Conditions Better than Last Year
USDA is once again issuing their weekly pasture and range conditions report, and Brad Rippey explains why conditions are currently better than last year at this time. 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 …
EPA Hoping to Improve Relationship with Agricultural Sector
Farmers and ranchers have a long and arduous relationship with the Environmental Protection Agency, a relationship that EPA administrator Gina McCarthy says she hopes to improve. 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 …
Controversy over Brazilian Beef Import Proposal
One of the most controversial proposals right now is by the USDA that uncooked beef from Brazil be allowed into the U.S. market. The issue came up last week at a Capitol Hill hearing, and again this week during the National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s Washington Watch. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the …