Many in the livestock industry are disputing claims by the World Health Organization (WHO) that eating processed meat, especially red meat, can cause bowel cancer in humans. And Ashley Hughes, director of marketing and promotion for the Florida Beef Council, wants everyone to know that cancer risk is not just about your diet alone and that this report doesn’t help …
‘We’ve Done Three Alternative Crops,’ Citrus Grower Says
Citrus grower and caretaker Hank Crutchfield tells about the three alternatives to citrus he has tried. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Disney Produce Promotion Launched at PMA Fresh Summit
During this past weekend’s Fresh Summit Convention and Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, the Produce Marketing Association launched its Disney produce promotion. Sabrina Hill explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers
On Monday USDA said nearly one half of the 1.7 million farms that signed up for either the Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs will receive safety-net payments for the 2014 crop year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Don’t Pack a Pest Campaign
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the “Don’t Pack a Pest” campaign which increases the awareness of protecting Florida’s agriculture industry from invasive pests that may be brought in by travelers. Download Audio To learn more click, Don’t Pack a Pest. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, …
Fall Fitness-Part 2
When it comes to starting a new fitness regiment, we’ve all heard the old adage, no pain no gain. In the second part of her series on Fall fitness Cathy Isom gives us tips on how to tell you’re getting a good workout – without feeling the aches and pains in the days that follow. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Citrus Grower Trying Pomegranates as Alternative
Joseph Alexander explains why the group of citrus growers he works for is trying pomegranates and other crops, and offers advice for citrus growers who try growing pomegranates. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
WHO Considers Risk In Classifying Carcinogens
From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 26, 2015 – For the first time, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) included in a report on agents causing cancer the relative risk of getting the disease, a significant development, according to numerous observers at a recent meeting of the group. The World Health Organization agency at an …
Science Does Not Support International Agency Opinion on Red Meat and Cancer
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: DENVER (October 26, 2015) – An international committee assigned to review all of the available evidence on red meat and cancer risk were divided on their opinion whether to label red meat a “probable” cause of cancer, according to the Beef Checkoff nutrition scientist and registered dietitian who observed the International Agency for Research …
Another Record-breaking Year for PMA’s Fresh Summit
From the Produce Marketing Association: Atlanta, Ga. — Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit Convention and Expo, the annual homecoming of the fresh produce and floral industry, drew record-breaking attendance from the global supply chain attracting 19,332 attendees from 63 countries, Oct. 23-25 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …