FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet on Tuesday will consider spending $3 million as part of a plan to help conserve 617 acres of ranch land in Pasco County. The state and Pasco County would split the overall $6 million cost of buying what is known as a “conservation easement” on the Phillips-Mathis …
Preparing for the Veterinary Feed Directive
For livestock producers who have yet to prepare for the Veterinary Feed Directive, now is the time to be doing so. The Food and Drug Administration has published its revised Veterinary Feed Directive, and Josh White, executive director of producer education for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says producers need to take the steps to be ready to comply by …
University of Florida Involved in National Beef Tenderness Survey
A National Beef Tenderness Survey is currently underway to help the industry better understand how beef production is doing across the country. And the University of Florida is involved in this project as Dwain Johnson, UF Professor of Meat Science, explains what it’s all about. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
Alabama Legislature Deals with Budget
Alabama lawmakers are taking their spring break, but before leaving Montgomery they dealt with the state budget. Executive Director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …
Florida Says Black Bears Showing ‘Robust’ Growth
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 24, 2016………. Florida has a “robust” and growing bear population, according to the latest state estimate. But a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission official said Thursday it remains premature to speculate about whether a bear hunt will be held this year. The latest Florida black bear …
ConAgra Latest to Announce National GMO Labeling
ConAgra Foods is the latest to say it will use labels disclosing the presence of genetically modified organisms in its food nationwide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
Conserve Alabama Is Underway
A good crowd was on hand for the launch of Conserve Alabama, a new effort to work with communities in conserving Alabama’s natural resources. It took place Wednesday at the Union Station Train Shed in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
Leftover Easter Eggs
Easter and Egg Hunts just aren’t the same without the real thing, hard-boiled then color-dyed Easter eggs. Cathy Isom tells us what to do with those leftover hard-boiled Easter Eggs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …
NCGA Commends Senators Calling For Increased 2017 RVO Levels
From the National Corn Growers Association: WASHINGTON (March 24, 2016) — On Wednesday, Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) along with 17 other senators sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging them to follow the congressional intent of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) by increasing blending targets under the RFS for 2017. The biofuels community commended …
Florida Cabinet Considers 8,000-Acre Deal in Dixie County
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet are expected Tuesday to consider spending $4.21 million to help conserve more than 8,000 acres of land in Dixie County. Under the proposal, the state would buy what is known as a “conservation easement” from Lyme Cross City Forest Company LLC on 8,138 acres. A recommendation from …