Many in the livestock industry are disputing claims by the World Health Organization (WHO) that eating processed meat, especially red meat, can cause bowel cancer in humans. And Ashley Hughes, director of marketing and promotion for the Florida Beef Council, wants everyone to know that cancer risk is not just about your diet alone and that this report doesn’t help …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Starting Voluntary Program
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will start a new dues structure next year, but Dr. Billy Powell explains a new voluntary program the association has started which will be mentioned on the new membership cards coming out next week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For …
Georgia Beef Board Gearing Up for Atlanta Event
Suzanne Bentley tells us what the next big event the Georgia Beef Board and the beef checkoff will be involved with. 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 …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Don’t Pack a Pest Campaign
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the “Don’t Pack a Pest” campaign which increases the awareness of protecting Florida’s agriculture industry from invasive pests that may be brought in by travelers. Download Audio To learn more click, Don’t Pack a Pest. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, …
Cattle Feedlots Being Squeezed
Cattle feedlots are coming under stress and the effects of that are showing up all through the cattle markets. Gary Crawford has the story. 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 …
WHO Considers Risk In Classifying Carcinogens
From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 26, 2015 – For the first time, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) included in a report on agents causing cancer the relative risk of getting the disease, a significant development, according to numerous observers at a recent meeting of the group. The World Health Organization agency at an …
Science Does Not Support International Agency Opinion on Red Meat and Cancer
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: DENVER (October 26, 2015) – An international committee assigned to review all of the available evidence on red meat and cancer risk were divided on their opinion whether to label red meat a “probable” cause of cancer, according to the Beef Checkoff nutrition scientist and registered dietitian who observed the International Agency for Research …
FFA Members Amplify Their Voices at 88th National FFA Convention & Expo
From the National FFA Organization: INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Oct. 26, 2015/National FFA Organization) – This week, FFA members from across the country will arrive in Louisville, Ky., to celebrate the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo. It is a time when students, advisors and guests will celebrate the top achievers in the organization, give back to the community and work together …
Georgia Grown Moment
In this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, the spotlight is on Georgia Grown Gold Member Newton Crouch, as President Steven Crouch discusses the history and future of the company. Download Audio You can find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 23, 2015
In our weekly recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at some of the stories from this week’s 38th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo, discuss what record low numbers for Florida Citrus production could mean for consumers, and how a lost sheep returned to set a new record. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida …