FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 20, 2013 Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam continues to push for lawmakers to remember that South Florida isn’t the only part of the state where water quality and quantity have become dire issues. “There is an extraordinary bias to the south at the expense of the springs and Apalachicola Bay,” Putnam …
Beef Cookoff Reaching Many People
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Brenda Brookshire from Suches, Georgia talks about how the venue change with the National Beef Cookoff has allowed them to reach even more people. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …
Getting Closer to a Farm Bill
We may be getting closer to seeing a new farm bill put together, as Tyron Spearman has the latest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
More than 5,000 Acres Now Protected Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
Tallahassee, FL – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and members of the Board of Trustees approved a cooperative agreement with the K-Rocker Ranch as part of the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. More than 1,364 acres of the 1,622-acre K-Rocker Ranch will be protected under the conservation easement, while allowing for agricultural operations to continue. Download Audio …
Company to Label Products with Finely Textured Beef
One company has announced they will start labeling ground beef products containing finely textured beef. Download Audio For more information click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle …
RFS Reduction Draws Differing Reactions from Ag Groups
EPA’s decision to reduce the fuel mandates under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) has many related to the biofuels industry frustrated. However, a coalition of livestock and poultry groups have applauded the action. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
Over Regulation
Everett Griner sums it up in a few short words. Look before you leap. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …
Plan Ahead for 2014 Automatic Spending Reductions
USDA’s Farm Service Agency wants to remind farmers and ranchers who participate in FSA programs to plan ahead for Fiscal Year 2014 automatic spending reductions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Georgia Beef Board Hosts Beef 101 Tour and Seminar
The Georgia Beef Board hosted a variety of foodservice and retail decision makers on a Beef 101 tour and seminar today. The participants toured a seed stock operation where they not only learned about the basics of a beef operation, but also received a demonstration of best handling practices and an overview of the Beef Quality Assurance Program from University …
Alabama Cattlemen Raising Money for MOOseum
Since 1995, many children have learned about Alabama’s beef industry by touring the MOOseum, located in the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association building. Efforts continue to raise money for updates as Dr. Billy Powell says new technology will be used in the exhibits. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …