Immigration Starting to Affect Food Security

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that the issue of immigration reform is beginning to reach a critical stage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …

Many Topics Being Discussed at Cattle Industry Conference

Cattlemen and women from across the country are in Denver, Colorado for the annual Cattle Industry Summer Conference. Kristina Butts, Executive Director of Legislative Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said there are lots of good conversations going which include what’s happening in Washington D.C. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

Dr. William Puckett Awarded Soil Conservationist of the Year

Auburn, Ala. – Dr. William Puckett of Auburn was recently awarded the Soil Conservationist of the Year Award at the 2013 Alabama Wildlife Federation Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards banquet. The banquet was held on August 2, 2013 at The Marriott Legends at Capitol Hill in Prattville. Governor Robert Bentley Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Consumer Research Helping Beef Producers

In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by your beef checkoff, Donna Jo Curtis from Athens, Alabama talks about how consumer demand research helps producers know what it is consumers want. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

Ag Commissioner Excited About the Future of Georgia Agriculture

Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black says that continued strong production of several commodities combined with recent diversification of crops leaves him excited about the future of agriculture in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

Farm Bill is Unfinished Business

Many in agriculture are disappointed that work on the 2013 Farm Bill is not farther along than what it is. And now with Congress on recess, Tyron Spearman reports farm legislation is unfinished business. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …

Cattle Industry Summer Conference Underway

Cattle producers from across the country are in Denver, Colorado as the 2013 Cattle Industry Summer Conference is underway. They will be discussing current issues, working on programs and initiatives and set the course the industry should take with various projects for the betterment of the beef cattle industry. The event runs through this Saturday, August 10. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Added Variety

Food stores carry larger selections these days. It makes it harder to decide just what you want to buy. Everett Griner looks into some of this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …

Putnam Hopes Senate Hearing Raises Awareness of Bay Conditions

From The News Service of Florida: When a U.S. Senate committee comes to Franklin County next week, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam hopes federal lawmakers leave with a better understanding of the plight of people living along Apalachicola Bay. “Anytime you have a Senate field hearing, it raises awareness among the committee staff and it spreads Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Nominations Open for Agriculture Institute of Florida’s AG-Vocate Award

The Agriculture Institute of Florida is taking nominations for their AG-Vocate Award, recognizing a single individual for his or her efforts to communicate effectively on behalf of the Florida agriculture industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …