With cattle numbers in decline, Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says they are fortunate to have the state beef checkoff to assist in promotion and education efforts. Producers are encouraged to visit their local extension office on December 18, 2013 to vote on continuing the self-help program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Producers Guiding the Beef Checkoff
Did you know producers themselves actually guide the beef checkoff? In this weeks “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Terry Slaten from Cullman, Alabama talks about how producers decide how the dollars should be allocated each year. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
NCC Statement on FDA Final Guidance #213 and Veterinary Feed Directive Proposal
From The National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 11, 2013 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today published its Final Guidance 213 and proposed Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rule. FDA’s Guidance 213 implements a plan to phase out over a three year period the subtherapeutic use of medically important antibiotics in food producing animals. The proposed VFD …
House to File for Short-Term Farm Bill Extension; Senate Will Not Support
House Ag Chair Frank Lucas stated last night that he will file legislation to extend the current farm bill through January this week to allow the farm bill conferees to finish their work without the threat of permanent law implementation. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow has said that they will not support any extension of the 2008 Farm Bill. …
Special Crops
Today Everett Griner tells us how more and more producers are concentrating on just one crop. 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, 2026
Putnam: ‘Congressional Inertia’ on Farm Bill Puts Food Supply at Risk
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, a former high-ranking Republican member of the U.S. House, is calling on Congress to approve a farm bill that has been delayed for months. “Despite the critical importance of agriculture to Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida 2014 Beef Marketing Plan Approved
The 2014 Beef Marketing Plan has been approved by the Florida Beef Council, and Ashley Hughes talks about what those plans include for the upcoming year. 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 …
Georgia Beef for the Holidays
The Georgia Beef Board encourages everyone to enjoy beef for the holidays this year. And Suzanne Black has information that could help you with any recipe ideas. 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 …
Registration Continues for Cattle Industry Convention
Pre-registration for the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show in Nashville is open until January 10th. The event will be held February 4-7 and you can register and learn more at beefusa.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
It’s Adding Up
Damages from feral hogs are adding up. Everett Griner explains. 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, 2026