From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TEL AVIV, Israel–Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today participated in WATEC Israel 2015. The biennial conference and exhibition brings together government officials and business leaders from around the world to discuss the challenges facing the world’s water supply. The event also features the latest innovations and technologies to develop …
Sign-up Deadline for Alabama NRCS Programs Is Friday
Ben Malone, state conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama, reminds producers that Friday, October 16, is the sign-up batching date to apply for 2016 program funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Learning about Georgia Beef at the Fair
The Georgia Beef Board can be found again this year in the Georgia Grown building at the Georgia National Fair in Perry. And according to Suzanne Bentley, the booth has been a popular stop for many consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Alabama Best Steak Winner Announced
A part of October Beef Month each year is the announcement of the Alabama’s Best Steak contest winner. And Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says this year, it’s the Old Barn Restaurant in Goshen. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Florida Cattlewomen Promote Beef
While the Florida Beef Council staff attends many events each year, they can’t be everywhere. And Ashley Hughes explains how another group helped promote beef at a recent event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Cattle Price Forecast Lowered, Hog Prices Raised
USDA has released their monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, and in the Livestock, Poultry and Dairy section, it notes that cattle prices for both 2015 and 2016 are reduced from last month on current large supplies of market ready cattle, weaker demand and competition from relatively large supplies of competing meats. Hog prices were raised for Sponsored …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 9
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Expanding trade, talking to Congress about dietary guidelines and planting with an astronaut. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fas.usda.gov www.cnpp.usda.gov www.dm.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Floridians Consider Farmers Wise Water Users
According to a recent survey conducted by the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Center for Public Issues Education (PIE) in Agriculture and Natural Resources, a majority of Floridians believe farmers are using water the right way. And UF Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Jack Payne, is pleased to see these results. Download Audio …
Free BQA Certification Period Continues
You can still become Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified for free online through November 20. That includes anyone who works with cattle, whether it is beef or dairy. Visit www.bqa.org to take advantage of the open certification period. To learn more about your beef checkoff investment, visit MyBeefCheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Nationwide WOTUS Injunction Granted
Last Friday, an appeals court ordered a nationwide stay against the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule. The three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Judicial Circuit voted 2-1 to stay implementation over concerns that the rule may cause a burden to state and federal governments, private parties and the public in general. This basically prevents …