Florida Shuts Down Importing Out-of-State Deer

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By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, September 6, 2013 In an effort to keep a potentially fatal disease from decimating the state’s deer population, Florida is immediately closing its borders to the importation of out-of-state deer. The ban comes as a number of deer farmers have reportedly ramped up Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

Florida Lawmakers Could Have $845M Surplus Next Year

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From The News Service of Florida: Florida House and Senate members next week will get a dose of good financial news: An early projection shows lawmakers could have a surplus of $845.7 million as they craft a 2014-15 state budget. Analysts this week released a draft document that looks at the state’s finances over the next three years, taking into …

Vilsack Concerned About Farm Income Future

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Despite an expected increase in this year’s net farm income, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he sees a dark cloud on the horizon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

Ready for Congress to Return

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President-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Bob McCan from Victoria, Texas, discusses the importance of NCBA’s Washington D.C. staff with the various issues that affect cattle producers and ranchers everyday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …

Agriculture Rural Crime Unit in Alabama

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Alabama once again has a specialized unit dedicated to working agricultural crimes as Gene Wiggins, chief of the Agriculture Rural Crime Unit says they have a dedicated tip line to report suspicious activity. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

Cattlewomen Passing Beef Message on to Consumers

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In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, we have Sarabeth Barthle-Simmons, president of the Florida Cattlewomen’s Association. She says the checkoff helps them do a lot of educational and promotional programs for consumers. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

Florida Cattlemen Holding Fall Quarterly Meeting

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The Florida Cattlemen’s Association will hold their Fall Quarterly meeting next week, as it will take place September 12-13 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Temple Terrace, Florida. The Pasco County Cattlemen and CattleWomen will host this meeting which kicks off first thing Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Varying Beef Demand with Varying Beef Quality

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According to a research paper, from 2008 to 2010 demand for the aggregated Choice-and-higher graded beef outpaced Certified Angus Beef. But it started declining in 2011 and 2012 while CAB product continued improving. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

Florida Cattlewomen Talking Beef to Millennials

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Florida Cattlewomen’s Association President, Sarabeth Barthle-Simmons, talks about an effort they have underway in getting the beef message out to millennials. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …

Various Resources for Georgia Beef Information

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Suzanne Black with the Georgia Beef Board has a reminder for both producers and consumers of where you can find various beef information. She says recipes and more are available on their website along with other locations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …