The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is in the midst of implementing the Gulf of Mexico Initiative. And Joshua McElhaney, NRCS District Conservationist for Escambia County, and farmer Mike Godwin discuss the benefits of the effort for both the environment and a producer’s bottom line. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …
Florida Preparing for Animal Traceability
Animal traceability was one of the topics discussed at last week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association convention as I was able to catch up with both Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and Florida State Veterinarian Dr. Tom Holt who both told me no matter when it comes down from USDA they have to be ready for it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …
New Fire Codes Could Impact Animal Producers
The National Pork Producers Council is in the process of appealing a decision by the National Fire Protection Association to require fire sprinkling systems in newly constructed and some existing animal housing facilities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
WTO to Investigate Restrictions on U.S. Poultry and Egg Imports
The World Trade Organization will be investigating to see if India’s recent restrictions on U.S. poultry meat and eggs break global commerce rules. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025
High Pressure System Moving in Behind Debby
Florida’s soaked ground will be given a chance to dry out next week, thanks to a high pressure system moving in. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025
Beef Checkoff Educating Youth
In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff Nanette Bryan, President of the Georgia Cattlewomen’s Association, talks about how the beef checkoff helps to promote the youth in the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …
Vilsack Weighs in on Need for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the Supreme Courts’ recent ruling on the Arizona’s immigration law does not assist agriculture with their ongoing labor issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025
NCBA Encouraged by House Hearing on Superfund Legislation
WASHINGTON (June 27, 2012) – The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee hosted a hearing today, June 27, 2012, to deliberate on the “Superfund Common-Sense Act” introduced by Congressman Billy Long (R-Mo.) According to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander, the legislation (H.R. 2997) would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the courts from imposing what Alexander called …
GCA Summer Conference is 4 Weeks Away
The annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Summer Conference will be held July 26-28 at Jekyll Island. Download Audio You can register for the conference online at gabeef.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025
Alabama Agribusiness Council Holds Annual Meeting
Orange Beach, Alabama has been the setting the past couple of days for the annual meeting of the Alabama Agribusiness Council. Taking over at this event as the new President, Fred Clark from Montgomery explained to me what the organization is all about. Download Audio To learn more visit the Alabama Agribusiness Council website Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …