Last month, some 225 agricultural and food organizations sent a letter to Congress expressing their support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement and urged congressional lawmakers to back the deal. But according to Kent Bacus, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Director of Trade, it’s going to take more than a letter to Congress to get this approved. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Science and Feelings Vary in GMO Debate
One topic we are hearing a lot about is GMO labeling, and many in agriculture have concerns with individual state laws instead of a national policy. Chris Galen, senior vice-president of communications with the National Milk Producers Federation, says the science is very clear when it comes to GMO’s but not all agree with it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Deadline for Conservation Program Funding in Florida is May 16
Florida Agricultural Land Owners are being reminded if you are interested in applying for Conservation Program Funding through the state’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, you have until Monday, May 16 to do so. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
Helping Lawmakers Understand TPP
The 2016 presidential campaign season has sharpened the rhetoric on trade deals, putting pressure on politicians and administration officials. Sabrina Hill has more. Download Audio 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 …
Yoho and Schrader Praise Funding For Veterinary Services
From the Office of Congressman Ted S. Yoho: Washington D.C. – Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $2.4 million in grants to go towards recruitment, training and retention programs for veterinary services. The veterinary industry has seen increased shortages in both medical and technology services across the country, particularly in our more rural areas. Congressmen Ted Yoho (FL-3) …
Beef Industry has a Good Story to Tell
Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, executive director of global sustainability with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), says the beef checkoff program is very involved in their efforts concerning sustainability of the industry. Download Audio 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, …
Legislative Allotment Lets UF/IFAS Complete Beef Teaching Unit Expansion
Students in the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences animal sciences department will benefit from a top-notch cattle-teaching facility in Gainesville, thanks to a legislative allotment this year. Download Audio 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, …
Discussing Beef Tariffs and Japan
While many in agriculture are pushing for Congress to pass the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, there are concerns with recent comments from the current Presidential candidates. Both Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton have expressed opposition to the TPP that’s awaiting approval by Congress. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …
Florida Preserves More Environmentally Sensitive Working Land
Central Florida Ranchers Preserve More than 3,700 Acres of Environmentally Sensitive Working Land From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Governor and Cabinet today unanimously approved the preservation of more than 3,700 acres of agricultural land in Osceola County from development, while allowing the land and agriculture operations to continue to contribute to Florida’s …
New Intern to Promote Georgia Beef This Summer
For some college students, summer is underway. And for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College student Taylor Martin, that means her summer internship with the Georgia Beef Board and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association has started. Download Audio 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 …