Not every producer is familiar with what the Federation of State Beef Councils is all about so Jennifer Houston, their vice chairman, explains what they do. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage …
Optimistic Meat Industry Outlook Impresses USMEF Chair
While U.S. meat exports face imposing challenges in 2015, U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Chair says this hasn’t dampened the industry’s enthusiasm for international marketing. Joe Schuele has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding …
U.S. House Holds Fate of TPA
Before taking their Memorial Day break, the Senate voted last week to pass trade promotion authority, so now it’s up to the House who won’t take it up until after they return in June. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, …
New Georgia Law Will Require Trailer Safety Chains
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has signed a new bill, which takes effect July 1st, requiring drivers to secure trailers to their vehicles with safety chains. According to a story from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Frank Watson, Extension coordinator in Wilkes County, said trailer-owners must ensure their trailer has a safety chain or Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Ag Groups Busy Reviewing WOTUS Rule
Many agriculture groups are busy today reviewing the EPA’s final “Waters of the U.S.” rule released Wednesday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to …
EPA on How Clean Water Act Affects Agriculture
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers released its finalized “Waters of the U.S.” proposed rule yesterday which concerns many in agriculture. But here is what Ken Kopocis, deputy assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Water had to say. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts …
Beef Checkoff Rev It Up Challenge Voting Begins Next Week
The Beef Checkoff’s Rev It Up My ROI Checkoff Challenge is wrapping up as starting next week, it will be time to vote for the winner. Voting opens Monday, June 1 and ends at midnight on Sunday, June 7 and the winner will be announced June 8. For more information, visit www.MyBeefCheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …
Commissioner Adam H. Putnam’s Statement Regarding EPA’s Overly Broad “Waters of the United States” Regulations
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today released the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s pre-publication version of regulations expanding the definition of waters subject to the jurisdiction of federal government, or “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). “Florida is a unique state, and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
NRCS Alabama Accepting Applications for Rainwater Recycling Project in Cullman County
From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama: AUBURN, Ala.– USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama is accepting applications for a new Rainwater Recycling Project. Offered through NRCS’ Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the pilot project will demonstrate the benefits of rainwater harvesting. Eligible producers and landowners in Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
New USDA Portal Enables Farmers, Ranchers to Request Conservation Assistance Online
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Washington, D.C. May 27, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that farmers, ranchers and private forest landowners can now do business with U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through a new online portal. With today’s launch of Conservation Client Gateway, producers will have the ability to Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …