FCA Convention to Feature Various Speakers

The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is coming up June 21-23 in Marco Island as Jim Handley says they have a great lineup of speakers for this year’s event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FL NRCS Preparing for Hurricane Season

As of June 1st we were officially in the 2011 Hurricane Season and Florida NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says they have programs in place in preparation of a disaster. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …

USDA Keeping an Eye on European E.Coli Outbreak

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says there is no immediate concerns regarding the European E.Coli Outbreak spreading over to the U.S. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

The Unveiling of the New MyPlate Nutritional Symbol

The MyPlate nutritional symbol has been officially released to rave reviews as Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says it provides a simple symbolic message to consumers regarding what they need to include in a healthy diet. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …

Seeking Peanut Standards Board Nominations & USDA Unveils My Plate

USDA is currently seeking nominations for positions on the Peanut Standards Board as Tyron Spearman has that story along with information about USDA’s unveiling of “My Plate”. Nominations: Download Audio My Plate: Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …

Grain Reserves

Everett Griner tells us why America needs big crops in 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …

NRCS Taking a Proactive Approach to Gulf Coast Efforts

Another meeting of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force was held earlier this week and one of those attending was NRCS regional conservationist, Leonard Jordan, who says the proactive mission of the task force works very closely with their overall philosophy as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …

Sweet Corn Not Just for Summer Anymore

We recently reported on the lack of demand experienced for the watermelon and sweet corn crop this year and grower Rick Roth says the only way to combat this issue is to change the attitude and eating habits of the consumer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Flavored Milk Wars

As the obesity epidemic continues to garner attention it looks like it has found a new battleground as flavored milk wars are stirring up across the country with many school districts either banning or threatening to ban the popular drink due to sugar content. The following two reports have Greg Miller, president of the Dairy Research Institute, regarding what he …

NCBA Supports Legislation Targeting Renewable Fuels

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has renewed their fight against ethanol by backing legislation to target the renewable fuels mandate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …