Here’s a reminder that the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference will be coming to Kissimmee, Florida August 1-4 as cattlemen from across the country are urged to attend. Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
NPPC Wants FTAs Approved Before August
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 29, 2011 – Following yesterday’s announcement that the Senate Finance Committee Thursday will hold a “mock” markup of three pending free trade agreements, the National Pork Producers Council urged lawmakers in both houses to approve the deals with Colombia, Panama and South Korea before Congress’ August recess. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Feral Hogs
This is a problem growing by leaps and bounds. Everett Griner tells us how professionals are now getting involved with this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle …
Possible Movement of Free Trade Agreements
Here is a statement from NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall on the possible movement of Free Trade Agreements: WASHINGTON (July 28, 2011) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall commented on news from Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) that the committee will hold a “mock” markup of the draft implementing …
Statement by the Press Secretary on Pending Free Trade Agreements
WASHINGTON – Today, Press Secretary Jay Carney made the following statement on progress on Trade Adjustment Assistance for American workers and pending free trade agreements that will support tens of thousands of American jobs. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Canada Seals South Korean Trade Deal, US Stalls on FTA
Here is a news release from NCBA: WASHINGTON (July 28, 2011) – Yesterday, June 27, 2011, South Korea and Canada agreed to conditions that would result in the resumption of beef exports from Canada to Korea. Korea reportedly will allow Canadian bone-in beef from cattle less than 30 months age. This action would officially conclude South Korea’s eight-year-old ban on …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Firefighters Who Died Battling Wildfire
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the deaths of two Division of Forestry firefighters, Josh Burch and Brett Fulton, who were killed while fighting the Blue Ribbon Fire in Hamilton County. More information about the tragic incident can be found online at Blue Ribbon Fire Tragedy. Information about memorial funds that have been established for the families of each firefighter …
Cotton Progress Looks Good But Condition Still Suffering
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest on the cotton crop progress and condition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …
USDA Seeking Nominations for Fruit & Veggie Advisory Committee
USDA is Reestablishing their Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee and are currently requesting nominations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
FMP Workshop to be Held for FL Growers
A workshop is being held for Florida producers who need assistance in completing fumigant management plans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …