Not only across the Southeast, but across the nation, FFA students continue to be involved in more and more areas. As a matter of fact, Josh Bledsoe, chief operating officer of the National FFA Organization, says this is why the organization recently updated its strategic plan to help with the growth of FFA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Producers See New Varieties at Field Day
The University of Georgia and University of Florida held their annual Corn Silage and Forage Field Day last week. John Bernard, University of Georgia Department of Animal and Dairy Science professor in Tifton, said the event included showing some of the new varieties companies have entered into their statewide variety test trials. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
University of Florida/IFAS Invasives Research Facility Likely to Close
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A valuable UF/IFAS program that helps save the state millions of dollars annually in controlling invasive plants and insects will likely close after a veto by Gov. Rick Scott on Monday. An approved increase by the Legislature of $180,000 was denied, and the facility also lost all funding. The state-of-the-art lab Sponsored …
Legal and Legislative Efforts to Combat WOTUS Rule
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association will be taking part in a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency alleging overreach in the agencies Waters of the U.S. rule. NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs, Collin Woodall, explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant …
Puckett Retiring as Alabama NRCS State Conservationist
Dr. William Puckett, state conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama (NRCS), has announced his retirement from that position. But soon you can find him filling another role in the state. 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 …
Florida NRCS Seeking Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is getting the word out about the availability of financial and technical assistance to help eligible conservation partners voluntarily protect, restore and enhance critical wetlands. Roney Gutierrez says funding for this will be provided through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle …
Pleased with Finalization of TPA
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday took the final vote needed to send Trade Promotion Authority to the President for his signature by passing it with a vote of 60-38. Many agricultural groups across the country were pleased with this action, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For …
Trade Promotion Authority Bill Goes To Obama
From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., June 24, 2015 – With today’s passage by the Senate of legislation granting the president authority to enter and finalize free trade agreements, the National Pork Producers Council called on U.S. trade negotiators to conclude the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an Asia-Pacific regional trade deal. Senate lawmakers voted 60-38 to approve Trade Promotion …
Alabama NRCS Encourages Producers to Look at CSP
John Curtis, resource conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, encourages landowners to learn more about funds available through the Conservation Stewardship Program. 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 …
Stretching the Beef Checkoff Dollar
In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Florida beef producer Jim Lefils knows it’s a struggle to make that dollar per head stretch as the dollar bill just doesn’t go as far as it used to. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …