David Sessions, who serves on the Alabama House of Representatives from District 105, which encompasses the southern portion of Mobile County, is also the chairman of the House Agriculture and Forestry Committee. He knows what all the advanced planning for a possible return of avian influenza this fall means to the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Research Funding for University of Florida/IFAS Hits All-Time High
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Research funding for the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences hit an all-time high in Fiscal Year 2015, at almost $125.82 million, according to figures released this month by the UF Office of Research. The UF/IFAS total, representing funds from grant awards, contracted research, donations and other sources, exceeds …
Florida Cabinet Asked to Wrangle Two Ranches for Conservation
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, September 25, 2015………. Gov. Rick Scott and members of the Florida Cabinet will be asked Tuesday to spend more than $7.8 million to conserve land that will remain active for ranching in Central and Southwest Florida. The state has targeted a deal for 1,286 acres of a 1,372-acre …
Antibiotic Use in Livestock Industry Coming Down
The livestock industry and the marketers of animal antibiotics seem to be cooperating with FDA guidance designed to reduce the routine use of antibiotics. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded …
Beef Checkoff Seeks Producer Input on Antibiotic Use
The Beef Checkoff is asking cattle producers to submit their input on antibiotic use. Download Audio To take part in the survey click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, …
Three Finalists Compete for Florida Farm Bureau Leadership and Service Honor
From Florida Farm Bureau: Gainesville, Fla. – Three finalists will compete for the 2015 Florida Farm Bureau (FFBF) Young Farmers and Ranchers’ Excellence in Agriculture Award this October. Lindsey Bowen of Hendry/Glades County, Christian Spinosa of Polk County and Kevin Wright of Suwannee County will compete for the top statewide honor on Oct. 28 at Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Rancher Uses NRCS Programs to Conserve Natural Resources
Florida farmers and ranchers are being reminded they can apply until December 18, 2015, for financial and technical assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs for fiscal year 2016 funding. This includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, something one rancher says his operation has benefited from through various projects. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
Senate Leaves Provision Out of Livestock Price Reporting
While the U.S. Senate did reauthorize Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting this week, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall says they left a critical provision out. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts …
New NRCS State Conservationist for Alabama
It was announced this week that Ben Malone will begin serving as state conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama on October 5. And Malone said he looks forward to working with the great folks in the state of Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
Beef Checkoff Putting the Facts Out
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Steve Blackburn from Waynesboro, Georgia is pleased with what the checkoff has done over the years. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …