NACD Statement on NRCS Chief White Departure

A release from the National Association of Conservation Districts: WASHINGTON, D.C.—Nov. 14, 2012—National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Gene Schmidt issued the following statement regarding NRCS Chief Dave White’s announcement that he’ll be stepping down next month: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

Congress Being Urged to Pass Permanent Estate Tax Relief

Many in agriculture are concerned about getting a farm bill passed but they are also concerend about the estate tax, or death tax as some know it. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Associate Director of Legislative Affairs, Kent Bacus, talks about what happens if Congress and the Administration do not act on it before the end of the year. Download Audio …

USDA Designates 5 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2012 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated five counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by excessive rain, flooding, Tropical Storm Isaac that occurred Aug. 25-28, 2012. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

Urging House Leaders to Bring Farm Bill to Floor

Congress gets back to work next week and many are hoping to see action right away on a new farm bill, and Tyron Spearman reports that includes the ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee. 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 …

Florida Beef to Be Featured on National Cooking Show

A well-known chef spent some time in Florida last week learning more about the agricultural products which feed folks around the world, and Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes said that includes Florida beef. 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 …

Alabama Cattlemen to Update Mooseum

A lot of school children get a chance to tour the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s “MOOseum” each year, but Dr. Billy Powell said some parts of it are showing their age so it’s time for an update. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

GA Beef Board Pleased with Atlanta Event

The Taste of Atlanta, held last month, was a big event for the Georgia Beef Board as Brooke Williams talks about how much beef they served this year to the large crowd. 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, …

Farm Credit of Florida Hires New CEO

West Palm Beach, FL–(November 8, 2012-Farm Credit of FL) – Farm Credit of Florida, a leading agricultural financial cooperative, announced that Don Rice, the association’s Chief Executive Officer will be retiring this month, after a successful career spanning over 30 years within the Farm Credit system. After conducting a national search, the CEO search committee selected Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Rafter T Ranch Hosts Rollins College Students for Tour in Sebring FL

SEBRING, Fla. (Rafter T Ranch Release – Nov. 11, 2012) – The award-winning, Rafter T Ranch, owned by the Wohl family in Sebring, Florida, recently hosted a group of 16 students and three faculty members from the Rollins College Environmental Studies program for a field trip to see a working beef cattle ranch. The students and faculty originate from various …

NCBA President-Elect Pleased with Transportation Bill

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President-elect Scott George is pleased with the recent news about the transportation bill, but said it’s information that is not well known, so he wants farmers and ranchers to be aware of it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …