From the National Association of Conservation Districts: WASHINGTON, DC—September 25, 2015—National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) leadership met with representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today to express concerns on behalf of member conservation districts regarding the proposed “Waters of the U.S.” rule. Unfortunately representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers were unable to attend due to …
Looking at Changes for AM Radio
Efforts are underway to see what can be done to update AM radio. Cindy Zimmerman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …
Livestock Forage Disaster Program Deadline Approaching
Next Tuesday, September 30 is an important date for eligible livestock producers, as that’s the deadline to sign up for a USDA Farm Bill livestock disaster program and receive full payment. USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
National Pork Producers Council Statement on the Transpacific Partnership Negotiations
The National Pork Producers Council thanks U.S. trade officials for diligently working to achieve an outcome in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations that would benefit all sectors of our nation’s economy, including agriculture. At the same time, we must also express our deep disappointment in Japan’s continuing rejection of the fundamental terms of a successful TPP agreement, as agreed upon …
Signup Deadline for Cotton Producers Nearing
Here’s a reminder for cotton producers: the signup period for the Cotton Transition Assistance Program for the 2014 cotton crop ends October 7. But Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the National Cotton Council, encourages producers to sign up before the end of September. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers …
Florida Water Fight with Georgia Could be Delayed
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, September 24, 2014……….A year after Florida filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Supreme Court in a long-running battle with Georgia over water consumption, the U.S. solicitor general has advised the high court to delay taking the case. The lawsuit, filed at Gov. Rick Scott’s behest last year, was Florida’s most-recent attempt …
Good Numbers
Everett Griner talks about the strong numbers crop acreage is showing in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …
Georgia Cotton Specialists Look at Crop
As harvest season gets underway, the Georgia Cotton Commission is hoping for a good harvest for growers across the state. While some have started, others wait for that first day. And we get thoughts from a couple of University of Georgia cotton specialists about the crop, specifically dry land acres. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for …
Beef Producers Work Together to Utilize Checkoff Dollars
Did you know beef producers across the country work together to utilize checkoff dollars? In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Executive Vice President of the Florida Beef Council and Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Jim Handley, knows cattle producers continue to benefit from the work of these hard working folks. Download Audio …
FFA Sees Big Membership Increase
The National FFA Organization has announced their membership has seen a big increase from last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …