From the Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference: Gainesville, Fla. – The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and Florida A&M University’s Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Focus Team are pleased to announce the three winners of the Innovative Farmer Award for this year’s conference. The Innovative Farmer Award recognizes farmers and ranchers who are innovative …
NCBA President Looking Forward to Summer Conference
President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Bob McCan from Texas, was here in the Southeast this past weekend as he attended the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s annual Summer Conference. Download Audio For more on the Cattle Industry Summer Conference click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Cattle Herd Still Shrinking but More Heifers are Being Retained
While we are looking at ever tighter cattle supplies, there is also a possibility of an expansion on the horizon. Or as Gary Crawford reports, at least that’s the gist of two new USDA cattle reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
GCA Summer Conference Continues
It’s day two of the 2014 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Summer Conference in Helen, Ga. Last night a great crowd turned out for the dinner, auction, and music at the Cottrell Ranch. Last night I talked with Michele Creamer, GCA Vice President of Operations, who is very pleased with this year’s event. Download Audio Various meetings will take place again today …
Three Southeast Farmers Included in “Champions of Change” for Agriculture Honor
White House and USDA to Honor “Champions of Change” for Agriculture: On Tuesday, July 29th, 2014 at 10:00 AM ET, the White House and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will honor 15 local “Champions of Change,” leaders from across the country who are doing extraordinary things to build the bench for the next generation of farming and ranching. These champions …
Growing Interest in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
There is really getting to be quite an increase in those interested in unmanned aerial vehicles. Cindy Zimmerman looks at how some in agriculture are looking at possible uses for them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy …
Conservation Practices and The Waters of the U.S. Proposal
Why are many conservation practices listed as exempt under a proposed clarification of the Clean Water Act? Rod Bain reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …
CBB Chair Speaks at Georgia Cattlemen’s Summer Conference
The 4th annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Summer Conference officially kicked off today in the North Georgia Mountains. Cattlemen and women from across the state got together this morning for the opening session at Unicoi State Park in Helen, Georgia. The guest speaker for the opening session was Cattlemen’s Beef Board Chair Kim Brackett, from Buhl, Idaho. I caught up with …
Dairy Companies Try to Make Comeback
According to the Wall Street Journal, the trend of looking for healthier food choices has caused a shift in the dairy market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …
2014 Cattle Industry Summer Conference Nearing
The 2014 Cattle Industry Summer Conference is nearing as it will be held July 30-August 2 in Denver, Colorado. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …