Ag Sector has Concerns as Debate on 2012 Budget Starts

The House Budget Committee Chairman, Paul Ryan, has proposed a 2012 budget plan that would reduce spending by 179-billion dollars the first year and 5.6-trillion over the next decade. But Gary Adams, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis at the National Cotton Council, says it has many in the Ag industry concerned by the extent of the cuts to …

Beef Checkoff Promoting Product to Consumers

In our “Get to know your beef checkoff” series brought to you by the beef checkoff Gerald Long, a beef producer from Bainbridge, Georgia says the checkoff plays a big role in getting the beef message out to consumers. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Dangerous Savings

With the government trying to save money on food inspection, Everett Griner tells us that this is just…no place to save. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

4-H Accepts Active Lifestyles Goal

USDA is challenging 100-thousand 4-H members to complete the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award challenge by September 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …

GA Peanut Commission Reminds Farmers about Referendum

Georgia Peanut Commission executive director, Don Koehler, wants to remind producers that this Friday, April 15, is the last day to vote in the mail ballot referendum on increasing the assessment by $1 per ton. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …

GA Beef at Career and Trade Expo

Georgia Beef Board’s Brooke Williams has information about an event they will be attending later this week which she says is a great place for them to showcase beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Enhancement …

Growing Pains

The genetically modified issue is still in courts. Everett Griner tells us what progress has come to the case. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy …

Export Promotion Programs Worth the Investment

The U.S. is on a mission to double its exports over the next few years and agricultural products are leading the way in those efforts thanks in part to USDA’s export promotion and market development programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …

New Rule Aimed at Reducing Food Recalls

In an effort to reduce food recalls and food related illnesses, the Agriculture Department has proposed a new rule for meat and poultry plants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

GA Cattlemen’s Foundation Seeking Donations

Georgia Cattlemen’s Foundation Chairman Bill Hopkins wants to thank everyone who supported their auction at the recent Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and also those who made honorariums, memorials and general donations. But he also reminds others that all donations given to GCF are tax deductible. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …