Bioenergy Group Urges Veto of Bill That Ends Renewable Fuel Act

From The News Service of Florida: The Florida Biofuels & Bioenergy Association wants Gov. Rick Scott to veto a bill (HB 4001) that would lift the 2008 state law requiring gasoline sold by a terminal suppliers or wholesalers to be blended with ethanol. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Safety of Antimicrobial Use in Poultry Production Reaffirmed

From the National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 25, 2013 – Food-grade antimicrobials are approved for use by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and classified as “Generally Recognized As Safe” by the FDA at the recommended use levels as a very safe and effective way to kill or inhibit the growth of any potential foodborne pathogens, like Salmonella, on …

Alabama Beef Checkoff Training Retailers

Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association explains why it’s important for the beef checkoff to stay in touch with retailers to make sure they have the latest information about beef cuts they sell to consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle …

Numeric Nutrient Plan Backed in Florida Senate

From The News Service of Florida: After years of litigation with the federal government, the Senate on Wednesday approved a bill that would allow the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to move forward with new water-quality standards. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

USDA and Dairy Producers Renew Agreement

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Vilsack today renewed a historic agreement with U.S. dairy producers to accelerate the adoption of innovative waste-to-energy projects and energy efficiency improvements on U.S. dairy farms, both of which help producers diversify revenues and reduce Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production …

Budget Negotiations Leave UF/IFAS Budget in Good Shape

Florida’s Appropriations Conference Process continues for the 2013-14 budget, but it looks like the University of Florida IFAS budget issues have been decided. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …

Beef Checkoff Keeping Producers in the Ballgame

In this weeks “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, we have Randy Moody from New Market, Alabama who knows the importance of keeping the beef message out in front of consumers at all times. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

Florida Beef Cattle Short Course Coming

The 62nd Annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course will take place May 8-10 at the Alto and Patricia Straughn IFAS Extension Professional Development Center in Gainesville. The University of Florida/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences will address many of the issues facing the beef cattle industry today, including Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida …

Dying Gulf

Everett Griner tells us about the growing dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …

Alabama Farmers Encouraged to Sign Up Now for Conservation Programs

Even though the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama does not currently have any batching dates set, Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser encourages farmers and ranchers to take advantage of their continuous sign ups and visit their local NRCS field office now. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …