From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2015 — Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy announced the United States’ first-ever national food waste reduction goal, calling for a 50-percent reduction by 2030. As part of the effort, the federal government will lead a new partnership with charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, the …
Beef Checkoff is a Small Investment for the Return
In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Brad Etheridge from Williston, Florida says the checkoff is just a small investment for the many benefits gained from it. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch …
Florida Rancher Pleased with NRCS Program
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is reminding Florida farmers and ranchers that applications are being taken until December 18 for financial and technical assistance through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program for fiscal year 2016 funding. Florida rancher Jim Russakis is one person who is pleased with ACEP and how the program has worked for his operation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Southeast AgNet This Week: HM.CLAUSE Vegetable Seeds Celebrate 50 Years; Cotton Production Down/ Peanuts Up
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a feature on HM. CLAUSE, a global vegetable seed company, as well as an update on the increase in peanut production and decrease in cotton production. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps …
University of Florida hosting its annual Soil and Water Research Science Forum
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The United Nations has declared 2015 the “International Year of Soils” and the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is recognizing this with its 16th annual Soil and Water Science Research Forum on Sept. 17 in the J. Wayne Reitz Union. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …
Trans-Pacific Partnership Update
House Agriculture Committee members met with U.S. Trade Representative Micheal Froman last week in regards to the Trans-Pacific Partnership. With the outlook for exports softening, committee members stressed the importance of expanding opportunities for trade. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …
Florida Cattlemen Holding Quality Replacement Heifer Sale
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association invites ranchers to join them for their 21st annual Quality Replacement Heifer Sale this Friday, September 18, at the Arcadia Stockyard in Arcadia. The 1:00pm sale is scheduled to have over Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …
Recommendations for Florida Cattle Producers
We all know how cattle prices have been slipping, and with that in mind, University of Florida/IFAS Jackson County Extension Director Doug Mayo has a couple of recommendations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships …
WOTUS Update
There are various ag groups who continue to urge the Obama Administration to hold off on the national enforcement of the new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) regulation, after it was decided the injunction from the North Dakota court applied only to the 13 states mentioned in that specific lawsuit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …
New Staff Member for Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
Members of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) may remember former staff member Cobie Rutherford who left for another position in Mississippi. But that position was recently filled as Curt Berry has taken over as the new director of Industry Relations and Youth Activities for ACA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley …