The preliminary results of the Beef Industry Sustainability Assessment was presented in Tampa, Florida during the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention. The assessment, funded by the Beef Checkoff Program, marks the first time any industry has ever measured the sustainability of its entire supply chain. The Beef Sustainability Assessment was conducted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the …
Need for Guest Worker Program Recurring Theme This Week
The need for immigration reform was a reoccurring theme in discussions at the capital this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to …
Tomato War Cease Fire? U.S./Mexico Pen Dumping Deal
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A 16-year-old food fight over Mexican grown tomatoes appears at an end, at least for now, under an agreement reached between U.S. and Mexican officials that sets minimum prices for produce making its way north. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said the agreement, which was reached over the weekend, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …
Bees & Bats
Everett Griner looks at how the investigation into the disappearance of the bees and bats is moving along. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Farmer’s Share of Retail Food Dollar Down a Bit
The latest Farmer’s Share report shows a decrease from December in the amount farmers are seeing compared to the retail price at the super market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …
Former GA Governor Joins GAC Board of Directors
The Georgia Agribusiness Council hosted their annual Legislative Breakfast this morning, where legislators joined leaders in the Ag sector to discuss upcoming challenges and opportunities for the 2013 Legislative Session. And one of those attending was former GA Governor and current farmer Sonny Perdue, who talked to us about recently joining the GAC Board of Directors. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Biggest Challenge
Everett Griner talks about how the producers biggest challenge today is preventing world hunger. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …
Healthier Diets Could Help Ward Off The Flu
An improved diet could help children and others ward off the flu and other viruses. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …
Ag Sector Watching Several Policy Issues in Washington
When farmers think of policy that needs to be addressed in Washington, the Farm Bill is probably the first thing that comes to mind but according John McGuire, senior vice-president of the National Cotton Council, there are many other issues facing the industry as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …
FL Tomato Exchange Says New Mexican Plan is a Base Hit for Growers
The following audio is a bit rough since we had to catch Reggie Brown with the Florida Tomato Exchange while he was on the go. But despite the background noise, Brown is able to give us a good amount of detail on the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Mexico anti-dumping case. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …