Here’s this week’s 04-01-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
GCA Convention Underway Today
The 2010 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association convention and Trade Show kicks off today and runs through Saturday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, as GCA’s Michelle Creamer says there are new things in store this year including the fact there is no registration fee. Download Audio To learn more about the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association convention coming up this week …
Lower than Expected Prices for Dairy
Dairy herd reductions have slowed down, but production per cow remains the same. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Action to Increase U.S. Beef Market to Japan
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is asking members of the House to sign on to a resolution calling for increased market access for U.S. beef to Japan. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Speaking Out Against EPA Proposed Nutrient Standards
Due in part to immense opposition, the Environmental Protection Agency has added three more days of hearings regarding their proposed numeric nutrient criteria for flowing waters in the State of Florida. Kathy Vogel, executive director of the Florida Water Quality Coalition, says that it is imperative that the ag community continues to express their concern. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
UGA College of Agriculture Pleased with Response to Disproportionate Cuts
Due to severe budget issues in the state, the Board of Regents proposed several substantial cuts to the University of Georgia’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, but Dean of the College, Scott Angle, says the overwhelming support of those programs made the legislators take notice. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
GCA Convention to Hi-light Healthy Beef Meals
The annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association convention will take place this Thursday through Saturday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, and Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes said they plan to serve healthy beef meals. Download Audio To learn more about the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association convention coming up this week log on to gabeef.org Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
ACA Supporting Bills in Legislature
Reid Blossom with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has information about a couple of bills working their way through the Alabama Legislature which they are supporting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
FBC Welcomes Extra Checkoff Dollars
Florida Beef Council’s Jim Handley reminds cattle producers across the state about how the voluntary beef checkoff is a way for you to help contribute a few more dollars each year to promote your product here in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FCA Update on Parental Authority Bill
Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, says one bill they continue to track in the Florida legislature is about parental authority. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …