WASHINGTON (Oct. 3, 2011) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Bill Donald today, Oct. 3, 2011, welcomed news that President Obama sent the three pending Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Colombia, Panama and South Korea to Congress. Donald said the long-awaited agreements moved from the president’s desk to Congress, which he called very encouraging but also cautioned that the …
NPPC Urges Congress To Pass FTAs Now
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 3, 2011 – The National Pork Producers Council praised the Obama administration for sending to Congress today implementing legislation for the free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea, which will be a boon to U.S. pork producers. It asked the Senate and House to approve the deals as soon as possible. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Proposed Farm Bill Combines Programs & USDA Helping Rural Areas
As many continue to discuss possibilities for a new farm bill, there is one proposal which combines various programs, as Tyron Spearman has those details along with information about a new program which was announced to help rural areas. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between …
Florida Farm Bureau Meeting this Week
The 70th Annual Meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation will be held October 6-8 at the Peabody Orlando and will center around the theme “Strengthening Family Farms and Communities since 1941”. For more information log on to FloridaFarmBureau.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
USDA Unveils New Spanish Version of MyPlate
In an effort to reach more consumers USDA has recently unveiled a Spanish-language version of the federal governments primary food group symbol called MiPlato. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …
AFB Submits 2012 Farm Bill Proposal
The American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors has recently released its farm bill proposal and director of public policy Mary Kay Thatcher gives the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …
The Importance of Ag Research
As congress continues to mull over the budget, some in the ag sector are concerned with possible cuts to research funding and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says for good reason. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL Seeking Woman of the Year in Agriculture Nominations
The Florida Department of Agriculture is encouraging producers to submit nominations for the 2011 Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …
Buy, or Repair
Producers today are taking a second look at big investments. Everett Griner tells us what some are doing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Ag in Review for the Week of September 26, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …