From the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences By: Brad Buck GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A team of scientists led by University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers has found a faster and more precise way to detect salmonella in beef and chicken, a finding that could help prevent major illnesses. Salmonella is the lauding …
TPP Biggest Priority During Pork Producers Fly-In
The National Pork Producers Council held its annual fly-in this week in Washington D.C., and the Trans-Pacific Partnership was at the top of their conversations with their senators and representatives. Over 130 producers from 20 states pressed their congressional lawmakers to push for a vote on TPP this year. They also want funding for a Foot-and-Mouth Vaccine Bank included in …
Beef Production up Five Percent in 2016
The beef cow herd and beef production continues to increase. Ag Web Dot Com said with three-quarters of 2016 done, beef production is up five percent over last year, and will continue to post monthly gains for the rest of this year and into 2017. Not only are the numbers of cattle growing, but they’re getting bigger as well. Weight …
Chicken or the Egg?
Everett Griner talks about the problems facing egg producers in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
Still Promoting Programs through the 2014 Farm Bill
We’ve mentioned before that many agriculture and commodity groups have already started conversations regarding issues facing agriculture that are important for the next farm bill, which is expected in 2018. But while those efforts are underway, Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini says they are still busy promoting programs available through the 2014 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
RCPP Offers Opportunities in Alabama
The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, promotes coordination between NRCS and its partners to deliver conservation assistance to producers and landowners. NRCS provides assistance to producers through partnership agreements and through program contracts or easement agreements. Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist for programs with Alabama NRCS, encourages folks to learn more about …
Reminder for Florida Landowners about EQIP Signup
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind landowners that the signup for 2017 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) continues. But Darryl Williams, district conservationist in the Okaloosa County NRCS office, says the deadline is October 21st for those who are eligible. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
Challenges to New Water Standards Tossed Out
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM SAUNDERS THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, September 14, 2016………. Siding with the Department of Environmental Protection on procedural grounds, an administrative law judge has rejected a series of challenges to controversial new state water-quality standards. Judge Bram D.E. Canter on Tuesday issued an 11-page ruling that dismissed the challenges filed last month by the …
House Agriculture Committee Advances Three Bills
From the House Committee on Agriculture: Today, the House Agriculture Committee approved H.R. 470, the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Land Adjustment Act; H.R. 5883, legislation to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act; and H.R. 845, the National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act. “Thank you to my colleagues for advancing these three bipartisan bills. These individual pieces of legislation help prioritize federal …
University of Florida/IFAS Earned Record $140 Million for Research
From the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences: By: Brad Buck GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences tackled many issues, including battling citrus greening, developing improved turfgrass and crops as well as combatting agricultural pests with a record $140 million in the 2015-2016 fiscal year, an 11 percent increase over …