There are over 400 kinds of cheese in the world. One of the most popular is Swiss cheese. It got the name because it was first made in Switzerland. It is special and different. It is difficult to make. In the beginning Swiss farmers drove their cattle high into the Alps. They tended their herds for six months and made …
Getting the Beef Message to Consumers
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff Erin Beasley, director of consumer marketing for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, discusses the importance of the checkoff for producers. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers …
Updated Peanut Inspection Numbers
Tyron Spearman has an update on the number of peanuts that have been inspected in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Hoping for a Program to Benefit Cotton Growers
The National Cotton Council (NCC) is encouraging Agriculture Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to utilize a provision in the 2014 farm bill to establish a support program to assist cotton growers. Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says they are hoping for a program for cotton seed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …
Waiting for WTO Decision on COOL
We were originally told back at the end of September that the World Trade Organization’s decision concerning Country of Origin Labeling was scheduled for late November. But according to Colin Woodall, vice president of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, we should know their decision next week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …
Climate Change Report – USDA
USDA Report Warns Climate Change Likely to Impede Progress on Global Food Security PARIS, Dec. 2, 2015 — Climate change is likely to impede progress on reducing undernourishment around the world in the decades ahead, according to a major scientific assessment released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on global food security and its implications for the United …
Vilsack Addresses Global Food Security and Climate Change at COP21 in Paris
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack traveled to Paris, France for the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21). At the conference, Secretary Vilsack participated in three side events where he addressed the impacts of climate change on agricultural production and food security. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
House Passes Bill to Address Abuse of EAJA
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council applaud the House passage of H.R. 3279 Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA), requires oversight and transparency of funds awarded under EAJA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts …
Immigration
Immigration has been in the news for several years now. Not just since the public officials have been seeking office. Some farmers think the Department of Agriculture should be directly involved in immigrants. Everett Griner talks about the times when farmers need extra help in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
Healthy Nuts
A new study finds that consuming tree nuts, such as walnuts, may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that consuming walnuts lowers total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and Apo B, the primary protein found in LDL (the bad) cholesterol. These are key factors that are used to evaluate a …