WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2013 – United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk today issued the following statement in response to Russia’s suspension of U.S. meat imports: Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Florida Cattle Ranch To Be Featured on National TV Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEBRING, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2013) – Sebring’s award-winning Rafter T Ranch will be featured on the Daytime TV Show on Tuesday, Feb. 12. The ranch is featured as part of the “Daytime Goes Country” show highlighting the beef cattle industry and the cowboy way of life. “Daytime” is a nationally syndicated variety show that airs in approximately …
“Mighty Mississippi”
Everett Griner talks about the problems that river traffic is having on the mighty Mississippi River. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …
Ag in Review for the Week of February 4, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Local Food More Important to Consumers Than Organic
A new study has found that consumers consider local food more important than organic food. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
USDA/NASS Released Monthly Citrus Crop Forecast With Slight Changes
The monthly citrus crop forecast was released by USDA/NASS Jim Ewing and he reported some changed in the Florida numbers for February. The changes were caused by increased drop, reported Ewing. Florida Valencia oranges dropped 1 million from January with further changes in the Tangerine as well as the FCOJ yield numbers. Next Month’s citrus crop forecast will be Friday …
Two Florida Ranches Receive National BQA Award
During this morning’s Best of Beef Breakfast awards ceremony at the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention, two Florida ranches were presented with national BQA awards. The 2013 Beef Quality Assurance Award was given to the Kempfer Family with Kempfer Cattle Company in Deer Park while the 2013 Dairy Beef Quality Assurance Award winner was Woody & Grace Larson with Family Tree …
Good Farm Year
The 2012 farm crops were better than expected, on the most part, in 2012. Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Farmers Encouraged to Continue Momentum Created by Super Bowl Ad
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says Rural America shouldn’t let the opportunity created by the Dodge Super Bowl ad go to waste. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
Preliminary Results of Beef Industry Sustainability Assessment Released
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 …