National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander told me estate tax is a huge issue for cattlemen and all of agriculture as they continue to work with Congress to hopefully get it resolved before expiring at the end of the year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Research Slowdown
2012 farm bill will slow down research. How? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …
FL NRCS Working with Farmers to Implement Gulf of Mexico Initiative
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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …
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 ContentStrong …
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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …
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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …
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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
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 …