Florida Lawmakers Could Have $845M Surplus Next Year

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

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 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 …

Ready for Congress to Return

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 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, …

Agriculture Rural Crime Unit in Alabama

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Cattlewomen Passing Beef Message on to Consumers

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Florida Cattlemen Holding Fall Quarterly Meeting

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Varying Beef Demand with Varying Beef Quality

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Florida Cattlewomen Talking Beef to Millennials

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 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 …

Various Resources for Georgia Beef Information

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

NRCS Gulf of Mexico Initiative Addressing the Entire Gulf Ecosystem

Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Jason Weller, says that the Gulf of Mexico Initiative is designed to help producers in the gulf states improve water quality and ensure sustainable production of food and fiber. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …