FL Gov Crist Requests Disaster Declaration from USDA

CLICK HERE to see the letter from Florida Governor Charlie Crist to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, requesting a disaster declaration for the entire State of Florida due to extreme cold weather conditions. Included with the letter was the initial request from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Agriculture Fighting Childhood Obesity

USDA has teamed with other agricultural groups to tackle the child obesity problem in our country as Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …

Animal Flu

A vaccine for pigs is being developed. Everett Griner tells us all about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

GCA Nominating Committee Looks for Leaders

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Nominating Committee has been appointed and is soliciting nominations this year for Regional Vice Presidents and a slate of officers for 2010. If interested in serving GCA or would like to suggest a fellow member contact Mike McCravy. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary …

FL Cattlemen’s Institute and Trade Show

The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Institute and Allied Trade Show will be held Thursday, January 21st at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …

Economist Sees Optimism for Livestock Recovery

An extension livestock economist with Mississippi State University told those attending the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting this week that optimism tempered with caution are the words to remember for the livestock outlook for 2010. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida …

AL Looking for Pork Delegates

The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2011 National Pork Producers Delegate Body will take place on February 2nd at 1:00 p.m. in conjunction with a meeting of the Alabama Pork Producers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …

Livestock Disaster Payments Top $175 Million

USDA has announced they’ve made more than 175-million dollars in disaster payments to livestock producers through two farm bill programs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between …

WASDE Forecast Raises Meat Production

According to the newly released World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, total U.S. meat production for 2009 is slightly lower but the 2010 forecast has been raised. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …

Farm Bureau Asks Members to Speak Out at EPA Water Hearings

Ag Policy Bulletin-ACTION ISSUE: On January 14, 2010, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will propose numeric nutrient criteria for flowing waters in the State of Florida. EPA will hold public hearings throughout the state on February 16, 17, and 18. Florida Farm Bureau Federation is asking that members attend and participate in the public hearings. It is imperative …