HSUS, OCM Form Alliance to Destroy Beef Checkoff

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National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) News Release WASHINGTON (Aug. 10, 2012) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President J.D. Alexander expressed disgust following an announcement that the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) has formed a partnership with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to destroy more than 25 years of market development and consumer demand building by the …

Preserving America’s Family Farm Act

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Another piece of legislation that was passed by the U.S. House last week before they left for the August recess was the Preserving America’s Family Farm Act. It was a response to a proposed Department of Labor rule which was withdrawn in April that was originally designed to restrict Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming …

2012 Farm Bill

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Everett Griner tells us why we may not see a farm bill until 2013. 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 Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …

Pursuing Ag Career Thanks to Beef Ambassador Program

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In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff we hear from Jordan Harrison who has been involved in the beef ambassador program in Georgia, something that helped him decide to pursue a career in agriculture. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

AL NRCS Reminds Producers of Upcoming Deadline for Drought Assistance

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AL NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis wants to remind producers in drought stricken counties that the Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering assistance through their Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. 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 …

2013 BQA Award Applications are Due Friday

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Applications for the beef checkoff’s 5th annual National Beef Quality Assurance Awards are due this Friday August 10th. They will again recognize four outstanding individuals/organizations in the following categories: Beef, Dairy, Marketer and Educator. But the process for the 2013 BQA Awards has changed this year as they must be submitted online. That can all be done by going to …

Weather Takes another Bite out of Pastures

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The weather keeps chopping away at the nation’s pastures and rangelands as Gary Crawford has the story. 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 Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …

GMO Prospects

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GMO crops feed more [people. Everett Griner explains. 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 Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026

College Students Turning to Agriculture

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Enrollment at many colleges of agriculture is reportedly booming. 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 Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …

Lawmakers Enter August Recess Without Farm Bill or Disaster Action

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Lawmakers have went home for the August Recess without a Farm Bill, a Farm Bill extension or a completed disaster aid bill. 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 Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …