The U.S. grain price outlook and crop demand won’t see a lot of major changes in the coming year. That prediction comes from Dr. Pat Westhoff, Director of the Food and Ag Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Pig Farmers Complying with New VFD Requirements
A recent survey shows that U.S. pig farmers are complying with the new federal rules regarding antibiotic use in their animals. The November survey done by the National Pork Board showed that 95 percent of farmers were ready for full compliance well before the January first deadline. Jan Archer, Pork Board President, says, “The pork industry has worked toward the …
Delegates Urge Congress to Support Regulatory Reform
American Farm Bureau Federation delegates from all 50 states and Puerto Rico today approved a special resolution urging Congress to enact swift, meaningful and strongly bipartisan regulatory reform. The resolution, adopted at AFBF’s 2017 Annual Convention in Phoenix, comes in the wake of the introduction of bills in Congress that would pare back the rapid growth of oppressive regulation and …
Proposal Could Protect Dogs in Pickup Trucks
From: The News Service of Florida A Senate Republican on Tuesday proposed a measure that would place restrictions on dogs riding in the backs of pickup trucks or on trailers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
Immigration reform continues to be a hot topic on the political scene and a priority for farmers and ranchers. In a session at the 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show, Tom Hertz of the Agriculture Department and Mark Delich of FWD.us discussed the economic and political realities of the current immigration system and the impact of proposed reforms. Sponsored …
NRCS Helping Alabama Producers with Feral Swine Management
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind producers interested in Alabama’s Wild Pig Damage Management Program that you have until January 20 to apply for financial assistance. NRCS assistant state conservationist for programs, Steve Musser, said funds are available to eligible landowners through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role …
Florida NRCS Reminds Landowners about Three Sign-up Deadlines
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind landowners about three sign-up deadlines, one which is coming up yet this week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Applicants for Annual Scholarship Program Sought
Applications for $1,000 scholarship due Feb. 20, 2017 The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The goal of this long-standing program is to invest in the future of the dairy industry by offering scholastic support to outstanding agriculture-focused students. “Education is the foundation of a successful industry,” says Lane Sollenberger, DCHA …
Florida Farm Bureau Receives Highest Achievement
Florida Farm Bureau received the 2016 Pinnacle Award for outstanding member programs and achievement in 2016. The Pinnacle Award was presented by the American Farm Bureau Federation at its 2017 Annual Convention in Phoenix on Jan. 8. This is the third time Florida Farm Bureau has received the Pinnacle Award in five years. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …
Efforts in Senate to Curb Antiquities Act Abuses
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council support the introduction of the Improved National Monument Designation Process Act. The bill is sponsored by Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski, Chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, along with 25 co-sponsors. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …