The 2012 Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Denver continues today as one of the major topics has been the farm biil. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Executive Director of Legislative Affairs, Kristina Butts, said the farm bill front seems to change almost daily. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Farm Bill May be Delayed
There is a lot of talk with what may or may not happen in efforts towards a new farm bill but as Tyron Spearman reports it looks as though it may be delayed for a bit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …
Bee Research
Well, there is a new problem for honey bees. Everett Griner tells us what research has possible found. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …
Cattlemen Discuss Drought, Farm Bill and More
The current drought to the farm bill to a mistake taking place this week concerning meatless Monday’s are just some of the topics being discussed at the Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Denver. And I had a chance to talk with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall about all of these topics. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …
Farmers Markets Allow for a Variety of Specialty Crops to be Marketed
The increased popularity of farmers markets are broadening what and how consumers purchase their foods and USDA Food and Nutrition Services Administrator Audrey Rowe says that is opening up more opportunities for our specialty crop farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …
Copper Could Help Prevent the Spread of Bacteria
Consumers may want to consider a new metal when it comes to food prep thanks to a new study that has revealed that copper can help significantly reduce the risk of spreading harmful bacteria. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …
Farm Bill Extension Would Not Address Some Major Issues
Expectations are now that a Farm Bill extension will be brought up as early as next week. But some House Ag leaders still claim that an extension will not be good enough to address all of the pressing isues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to …
Number of Disaster Designated Counties Tops 1,300
Nearly 40 percent of agricultural land is experiencing a severe or greater drought, which means the 2012 drought is more extensive than any drought since the 1950s. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
New O.J. Trouble
Everett Griner discussed citrus insects and disease spending. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026
Farm Bill Extension Now Expected
House Speaker John Boehner may bring up an extension of current farm programs as early as next week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …