For the second year in a row, the Monsanto Fund is gearing-up to invest $2.3 million to strengthen math and science education in rural communities through America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education. In the following interview, Monsanto’s Customer Advocacy Manager Colleen Merz, tells us how now until April 15, 2013, farmers can nominate their favorite, local public school district. Download Audio …
Alabama Economic Recruitment Campaign to Feature Agriculture
Well a new “Made in Alabama” re-branding campaign for the State Department of Commerce will focus on forestry and agriculture. The new economic recruitment campaign is designed to enhance the state’s image for job recruitment and includes a new website, MadeInAlabama.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the …
The Impacts of USDA Budget Cuts and the Efforts to Ease Them
There has been quite a bit of action at the Capitol this week regarding funding concerns and how to address them, and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how sequester cuts will have an impact on the agricultural industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida …
Bumblebees Also Experiencing Declines
Honeybees have certainly been getting the bulk of attention when it comes to declining populations, but as a whole it seems that bumblebees have taken a much larger hit during the past century and a half. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
House Passes Continuing Resolution Funding FSIS Inspectors
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Mar. 21, 2013) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauds the action of the House and Senate as this morning the House passed H.R. 933, the continuing resolution which contained a similar amendment to that which passed the Senate yesterday. The amendment, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
Alabama Governor Will Address Cattlemen at Annual Convention
Governor Robert Bentley will address hundreds of cattlemen from around the state at the Governor’s Luncheon on Saturday, March 23rd at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association 70th Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Better Prepared
It is a lot different today than it was in the ‘good old days”. Everett Griner tells you why a start in farming is much harder today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For …
Senate Acts to Prevent Furloughs of Federal Food Inspectors
From the National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 20, 2013 – The U.S. Senate today passed an amendment as part of the Continuing Resolution to fund the government that will provide flexibility to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to prevent furloughs of Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
Raising a Healthier Generation of Americans
U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has outlined the need for a generational commitment to improve childhood nutrition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to …
BQA Shows Commitment of Cattle Producers
In our weekly “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, we have Cleve Jackson who said being BQA certified shows consumers the commitment of cattle producers to provide a good product. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …