USDA Designates Jackson County in Florida as a Primary Natural Disaster Area With Assistance to Surrounding States

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Jackson County in Florida as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …

Being BQA Certified Benefits the Industry

In this weeks “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, we have Don Quincey from Chiefland, Florida who said producers being BQA is important for the industry’s efforts in keeping consumers satisfied with the product they receive. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Proposed FSIS Rule under Extended Review

A proposed rule for labeling mechanically tenderized beef products is under extended review at the White House Office of Management and Budget. The rule has been under review for more than three months. OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs is supposed to complete reviews within Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …

Group of Senators Ironing Out Details for Immigration Reform

A bipartisan group of Senators have agreed on a framework for immigration reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …

Alabama to Be Well Represented at Cattle Industry Convention

The 2013 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show is coming up next week in Tampa, Florida as Alabama Cattlemen’s Association EVP Dr. Billy Powell and President Donna Jo Curtis talks about how they are looking forward to a good group from Alabama attending this year’s event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

Beef Message Reaching Florida College Students

Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council has more information about how a new campaign with college students at the University of Florida will help to get the beef message out to other college students. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

Stretching Beef Checkoff Dollars in Georgia

Josh White, Executive Vice President of the Georgia Beef Board, wants cattle producers in his state to know they continue to work with the dollars that do come in by stretching them in as many ways possible. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

GCA Emerging Leadership Class Underway

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association building in Macon was the setting today for the first leg of the 2013 GCA Emerging Leaders Conference. And part of today’s presentation was given by Kendal Frazier, NCBA Executive VP, who talked with me about some of the key areas they like to discuss when it comes to leadership positions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Japan Easing Trade Restrictions for U.S. Beef

It was announced this morning by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that an agreement had been reached paving the way for expanded exports of U.S. beef and beef products to Japan. Something that J.D. Alexander, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said is great news for cattlemen and women. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

New Retail Food Price Forecast, Same Predictions

USDA has released their newest retail food price forecast, and USDA food economist Ricky Volpe says there are no real changes or surprises. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …