In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, we hear from Brenda Brookshire, Past President of the Georgia Cattlewomen’s Association, who talks about the importance of the beef checkoff when it comes to the beef cookoff which is held every two years. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go …
Florida Beef Ambassador Contest
For young people interested in particpating in the Florida Beef Ambassador contest, the event will take place July 20th in Kissimmee at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association office. Download Audio For registration forms or to learn more click Here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Senate Takes Up Farm Bill
The Senate has officially taken up consideration of the 2012 farm bill as some are hoping for passage of this legislation before the July 4th congressional recess. 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 …
Good Food Can Still Be Good for You
From meat, to pasta and rice, to all types of unsweetened fruits and juices, good food can still be good for you. 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 …
Governor, Congressmen and Others to Attend Citrus Conference
Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows names some of the state and federal leaders who will attend portions of Mutual’s Florida Citrus Industry Conference next week in Bonita Springs. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
In June Citrus Industry: Disease Management and George Hamner Jr.
The June issue of Citrus Industry magazine, which readers will receive soon, contains a profile of the Indian River area’s George Hamner Jr. along with several articles on disease management. Diseases addressed are HLB, canker and citrus leprosis. Citrus Industry Editor Ernie Neff has the details. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll …
Citrus Foundation Might Help With Canker-Detecting Dogs
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation recently heard about research on dogs that detect canker in citrus. Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning says the foundation might look into ways to help get the dogs into service. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Real Value
What is happening to farmland value and taxes? Everett Griner wonders. 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
USDA Publishes Final Rule to Provide Greater Protection for Horses
WASHINGTON, June 5, 2012— The U.S. Department of Agriculture has amended regulations to require horse industry organizations that license certain people to assess minimum penalties for violations of the Horse Protection Act. The move by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), which administers the Animal Welfare Act, is meant to help eliminate Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Statement from The National Pork Producers Council
The following is a Statement of The National Pork Producers Council On Food Companies’ Decisions On Sow Housing: It is very disconcerting that retailers, in making decisions about sourcing pork products, continue to succumb to the pressure of activist groups such as the Humane Society of the United States without any consideration of the impact on American farm families, who …