Opinions Continue to Vary on COOL

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Despite the fact the World Trade Organization once again ruled against the U.S. requirement of Country of Origin meat labeling, there are some agriculture and consumer groups who say the U.S. should not give up on COOL. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …

Comments Needed to Stop EPA from Expanding Clean Water Act Authority

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If you have yet to submit comments to stop the EPA from expanding their Clean Water Act Authority, you are urged to do so before the November 14th deadline. Download Audio To learn more click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …

2014 National FFA Convention is Next Week

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More than 60,000 FFA members from across the U.S. are expected to attend the 2014 National FFA Convention & Expo October 29th through November 1st. This is the second year of its three-year run in Louisville, Kentucky before it returns to Indianapolis for three years. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps …

October is National Sausage Month

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National Sausage Month has been taking place all this month, and Cindy Zimmerman has information about this tasty event. Download Audio For more information go to www.hot-dog.org. 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 …

Florida Hosts Regional Auctioneer Contest

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The 2015 Livestock Marketing Association’s Eastern Regional for the World Livestock Auctioneering Championship took place this week in Arcadia. 25 contestants vied for a top 10 spot to attend the world event next summer. Jim Handley with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association says it was a fantastic event for the state of Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …

A Much Improved Range and Pasture Situation

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While the drought continues to plaque pastures and rangelands in the southwestern parts of our country, that’s not the case elsewhere. As a matter of fact, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says their latest report on the condition of range and pastures in the U.S. shows some near record conditions in a few areas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Animal Feed Not Likely Source of PEDv

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The World Organization for Animal Health confirmed that an animal-feed supplement suspected of spreading a deadly pig virus is not likely to transmit the disease if manufacturers follow proper safety measures. 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 …

Commissioner McMillan Declares Friday, October 24th Food Day in Alabama

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From the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries: Montgomery, AL – Tomorrow, Friday, October 24, Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan will join state leaders and organizers across the state in an effort to support Food Day, a national celebration focusing on the importance of a healthy diet and improving food policy. This year is the first year Food …

Two New Limpograss Cultivars Released for Select Florida Cattlemen

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The University of Florida, in partnership with Florida Foundation Seed Producers Inc., has released two new limpograss cultivars so ranchers can increase the forage variety they feed their cattle. 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 …

NCBA Wants COOL Repealed

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This past Monday the WTO ruled that the mandatory Country-Of-Origin Labeling statute violates U.S. international trade obligations by discriminating against Canadian cattle and pigs and Mexican cattle. And Colin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says this brings us one step closer to retaliation by Canada and Mexico. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …