USDA Forecasts Slightly Higher Beef Prices

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Retail prices for beef may average slightly more than they did in 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retail prices set records last year because of tight cattle supplies and relatively strong demand. In the coming year, USDA says an abundance of pork and poultry may limit beef price increases, and recent declines in gasoline prices may give …

News Service of Florida Has: Five Questions for Adam Putnam

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By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 20, 2015……….Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam easily won a second term in November and is widely believed to be considering a run for governor in 2018. Meanwhile, he is helping lead efforts to fight diseases damaging the citrus industry and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Woman of the Year in Agriculture

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the 2014 Woman of the Year in Agriculture, Belinda Chason. Download Audio To learn more click, 2014 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Conservation Funding; Livestock Forage Program

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Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an announcement on conservation project funding and a reminder on an upcoming deadline for livestock producers. 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 Out Of Every AcreMarch …

Florida CattleWomen Continue to Promote Beef

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Florida CattleWomen do a lot to promote the beef industry each year, and beef checkoff dollars from the Florida Beef Council help them participate in various events to promote beef for producers across 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 …

Georgia Beef Month Plans Underway

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Plans are underway for May Beef Month in Georgia, and Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board encourages county Cattlemen’s Chapters to contact her about lining up materials to promote the annual event. 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 …

Alabama Cattlemen Invited to Register for Convention

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Dr. Billy Powell invites producers from across the state to register for the annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show coming up February 20-21 in Huntsville. 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 …

Florida Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program

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When it comes to treatment of Cogongrass, there is a cost-share program available in all counties in Florida through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida Forest Service. 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 …

Only Slight Changes in the Meat Outlook

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When USDA released their monthly meat production forecast for January, only minor changes were noted. Susan Carter has the first part of our story. 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 …

Developing Beginning Farmers Through Farm Bill Programs

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Collaboration is the emphasis of a program designed to mentor and educate beginning farmers and ranchers. Rod Bain has more. 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 …