Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Florida State Fair

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the 2015 Florida State Fair, taking place from February 5–16, 2015. Download Audio To learn more click, Florida State Fair and to buy tickets, click Tickets. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Cattle Industry Convention Kicks Off Today

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While a few meetings have already started, the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas officially kicks off today. This year’s event includes another big Trade Show, along with General Sessions, meetings and more. Those attending are reminded to stop by the Learning Lounge and enjoy informal, face to face talks and hands-on technology education …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Cattle Report Surprises; Appropriations Process

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Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes some surprises in USDA’s annual cattle herd inventory report and how the annual appropriations process underway in Congress affects agriculture. 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 Growers Get The Most …

USDA Accepting Applications for Conservation Stewardship Program

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Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners are urged to submit applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program by February 27, 2015 to ensure they are considered for this year’s funding. 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 …

Alabama Cattlemen Represented in San Antonio

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Dr. Billy Powell with Alabama Cattlemen’s Association explains how their state will be represented this week during the annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas. 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 …

Georgia Beef Board Receives Additional Funding

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Thanks to the new state beef checkoff in Georgia, Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board says they have received additional funding to help promote beef in the state. 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 …

Successful Florida Farm to Fork Tour

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Last week’s Farm to Fork Tour sponsored by the Florida Beef Council was a great success, according to Ashley Hughes. 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 Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …

Vilsack on Importance of Trade

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Trade with other countries is a high-priority issue for many in agriculture this year as we continue to hear how the debate in Congress over giving the President Trade Promotion Authority may be a hard-fought debate. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlines a few of the reasons why trade is vital to this nation and to agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Cargill Fully Transitions to Group Housing

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Cargill announced last week it has completely converted from gestation crates to group housing for sows 11-months ahead of schedule. 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 Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …

USDA Cattle Report Has Surprises

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For the first time since 2007, USDA’s annual cattle herd inventory report shows an increase. According to Gary Crawford, the surprising report does show a reversal of recent trends in beef cattle numbers. 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 …