Study on Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

According to a recent study conducted at Texas A & M University’s AgriLife Research Center, the health benefits of eating grass-fed beef versus grain-fed beef may not be as great as some people perceive them to be. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida …

The Battle Over Trade With Cuba

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Everett Griner informs us on why the trade issue will not die. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

FFB Request Veto Override for Ag Bills

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The Ag industry has had their fair share of vetoes lately as Florida Governor Charlie Crist has denied the two major ag bills that sailed through the 2010 legislative session. And John Hoblick, President of Florida Farm Bureau, says they have now asked House Speaker Larry Cretul for a veto override of those bills. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding …

AL Primary Results

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Alabama recently held their primary elections, with many in agriculture paying close attention to the races of Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries, Governor and the US Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember …

Senate to Hold Farm Bill Hearings

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

The Senate Agriculture Committee Chair has announced they too will soon hold hearings concerning the 2012 Farm Bill as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL Agriculture Not Happy with Veto’s

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Sam Ard, Director of Governmental affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, says the whole ag community in Florida is really upset by the recent veto of two major pieces of legislation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst …

ANCW President Bridging the Gap

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

American National Cattlewomen President Lana Slaten of Cullman, Alabama says her theme this year is “Bridging the Gap” as she explains the focus of that theme. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

House Passes Tax Breaks and Social Spending Measure

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The U.S. House has passed a 113-billion dollar package of tax breaks and social spending programs which includes Senator Blanche Lincoln’s 1.5-billion dollar disaster package. However changes are expected in the measure, when the Senate picks it up after it returns from the Memorial Day break on June 7th. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher …

Expect Fundamental Changes in Next Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts

Hearings concerning the 2012 Farm Bill continue across the country as Tyron Spearman updates some of the discussions which have taken place. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

FFB YF&R Leadership Conference Coming

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Here’s a reminder from Florida Farm Bureau that their 2010 State Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference will be held in Jacksonville July 9–11. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025