On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about Agriculture Literacy Day and the importance of our young students learning about where their food comes from. More information is available online by clicking on Ag Lit Day. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 25, 2014
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …
USDA Export Programs in Full Swing Again
Thanks to the new farm bill, USDA’s export programs are operating again. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026
Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Beef Passes
After two years of hard work, the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Beef passed by a 76% vote. The Marketing Order that sets an assessment and levy of $1.00 per head on cattle sold in the state will go into effect on July 1, 2014. More details will be released as they become available. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding …
Disaster Signup Reminder
Eligible farmers and ranchers have been taking part in the signup for USDA’s disaster assistance programs. Tyron Spearman has a reminder that if you haven’t done so yet to stop by your local FSA office and see if you qualify. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to …
Good Cattle Handling Techniques are Important
According to Dr. Temple Grandin, good cattle handling techniques start with low stress handling techniques. And getting rid of any and all distractions can make a big difference in how they handle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Researchers Find Infertility Factor in Cows
Reproductive efficiency is an important trait for a cow-calf operation to be economical. Females usually inherit an X chromosome from each parent and males typically inherit an X and Y chromosome. But results from an interesting study, which included a few cattle from Florida, are out. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida …
NCBA Comments on Proposed Brazilian Beef Imports Rule
Due to concerns about the possible re-introduction of foot and mouth disease, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall explains what is being discussed concerning USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s proposed rule to import beef from certain regions in Brazil. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Grants for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
USDA has announced that grants for beginning farmers and ranchers are available. Tyron Spearman has more on that story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary …
Proposed Animal Feed Rule Could be Costly
Food manufacturers send a lot of their waste to be turned into animal feed. That includes things like expired marshmallows, broken crackers and orange peels. But Bloomberg reports the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed animal feed rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act could make it too expensive for these businesses to recycle un-used food in this way. Download Audio …