Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement Formally Signed

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The next step in the journey of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal was reached with signing of the agreement by member nations Wednesday. Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …

The ACA Offers a Cattle Theft Reward Program for Stolen or Destroyed Cattle

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From the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association: MONTGOMERY— In light of the unfortunate calf butchering occurrences that have taken place on Lauderdale County cattle operations, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) urges state cattlemen and cattlewomen to remember the Cattle Theft Reward member benefit. The ACA offers a Cattle Theft Reward program that awards $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction …

Long Takes Over as Georgia Farm Bureau President

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When Zippy Duvall took the reigns as the new American Farm Bureau Federation president, Gerald Long of Bainbridge, Georgia became the new Georgia Farm Bureau president. I recently caught up with Long who told me this was a big change in his life. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Water Projects Splits Senate GOP Leaders

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FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM SAUNDERS THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 3, 2016………. In a move that caused a clash among Republican leaders, the Senate budget committee Wednesday approved spending $7.5 million for a project to address what lawmakers say is an environmental “emergency” in areas around Lake Okeechobee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

Beef Quality Assurance Making a Difference

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In our weekly BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, Limestone County, Alabama cattle producer Donna Jo Curtis says the beef quality assurance program has made a difference. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

Florida State Fair Opens Thursday

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The annual Florida State Fair opens Thursday in Tampa, and various state officials will be on hand to kick off this year’s event. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and Attorney General Bondi will open the event with first responders by “flipping the switch” to turn on the lights of the midway. They will then join local farmers, ranchers and …

Florida Legislature Recognizes Farm Credit System

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The nation’s Farm Credit system was created 100 years ago, when Woodrow Wilson signed the act that established the farm credit system. It was designed to provide consistent access to credit for farmers and ranchers in rural communities. And that fact was recognized this week during the Florida Legislative session. Southeast AgNet’s Tallahassee intern Alex Lucas talked with Dennis Carlton …

Beloved UF Veterinary Medical Professor Passes Away

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From the University of Florida Health News: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A longtime University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine faculty member who spent his career working to improve public health, the health of livestock and the lives of veterinary medical students through scholarship support passed away Sunday (Jan. 31) at the age of 83. Paul Nicoletti, D.V.M., M.S., a professor …

Statement from Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black on Iowa Caucus Results

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From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: When it comes to election results in this race or any other for that matter, it is not so much about the “who”, but the “what.” I hope going forward the candidates will dare to articulate a consistent message about rural America. We need specifics, not sound bites, about where the candidates stand on …

Florida Ag Hall of Fame is Next Week

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The University of Florida/IFAS wants to congratulate this year’s inductees into the Florida Ag Hall of Fame. Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, says there are four deserving folks that will be inducted on February 9 in Tampa. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …