Cobie Rutherford with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association looks at another way the beef checkoff is helping to educate producers in their state. 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 …
Researchers Look for Heat-Resistant Animal Breeds
Agriculture is facing the challenge of difficult weather conditions, at the same time as the challenge to increase food production to feed a growing world population. 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 …
Mexico Removes Import Restrictions on U.S. Beef
The 30-month cattle age limit that Mexico placed on U/S. beef more than 10 years ago may soon be ending, as the Mexican government is in the process of making regulatory changes that will allow for imports of U.S. beef and beef products derived from cattle of any age. Joe Schuele has more on that story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong …
NCBA Member Testifies on COOL in Washington
A National Cattlemen’s Beef Association member from California testified last week before a U.S. House Ag Subcommittee and one of his issues was Country of Origin Labeling. 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 …
ELAP Signup Continues
If you are a producer eligible for one of USDA’s livestock disaster programs, or if you raise livestock, honeybees, or farm raised fish, and suffered losses due to natural disaster, you may be eligible for a USDA emergency assistance program. And there are a variety of web tools and information available for you. With more on that, here’s Rod Bain. …
Many Factors Affecting Livestock Expansion
During last week’s House Ag Subcommittee hearing on the state of the livestock industry here in the U.S., one man noted it will take more than just cheaper feed to fuel a significant expansion of cattle and hog herds in the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Governor Scott Requests Major Disaster Declaration
Tallahassee, Fla. – On Monday, May 5, Governor Rick Scott requested federal assistance for Florida communities to assist in recovery from the recent severe weather and flooding event. Governor Scott requested a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance for Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. “After a disaster, our goal is to work as quickly as possible to help communities recover …
Florida Cattlemen Pleased with Legislative Session
Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Sam Ard looks back at the issues they tracked during the 2014 Florida Legislative Session, and how they affected ranchers across the state. 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 …
Florida Beef Cattle Short Course is This Week
The 63rd annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course will take place this week, as it will run May 7-9 at the Alto and Patricia Straughn IFAS Extension Professional Development Center in Gainesville. 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, …
Florida Lawmakers Approve Budget and Adjourn Session
By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 3, 2014……….Lawmakers passed an election-year budget of $77.1 billion — the largest state spending plan in history — before closing out the 2014 legislative session and heading home to campaign. Lawmakers approved the budget by lopsided margins — 102-15 in the House and a unanimous 40-0 in the …