USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service released the following update on the BSE detection announced earlier this week: On April 24, USDA confirmed the nation’s 4th case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in an animal that was sampled for the disease at a rendering facility in central California. This animal was never Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique …
Senate Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill with Broad Bipartisan Support
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry today voted to approve the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012, a bipartisan Farm Bill authored by Committee Chairwoman Senator Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member Senator Pat Roberts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied …
Register Now for FCA Convention in June
Here’s a reminder the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is less than two months away as it will take place June 18-22 at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort. This year’s event will of course include a big trade show, the Florida CattleWomen’s Reception and Fashion Show, bull sale, and more. To register go to their website at floridacattlemen.org. Sponsored …
Investigators Tracing History of BSE Cow
Investigators are working on tracing the history of that California BSE dairy cow as Gary Crawford has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025
Issues Management of Beef Checkoff is a Critical Tool
In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, issues management is an area that really comes to light beings the fourth case of BSE in the U.S. was confirmed this week. And Dr. Lee Jones, with the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine, knows how important the checkoff is in this …
More for Less
Agricultural producers are producing more on less land. Surprised? Everett Griner gives us the sobering statistics. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025
NPPC Statement Concerning Burger King’s Decision on Sow Housing
Here is a statement from the National Pork Producers Council concerning Burger King’s Decision on Sow Housing: Hog farmers are committed to producing safe, affordable and healthful foods for consumers, using industry standards and practices that have been designed with input from veterinarians and other animal-care experts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida …
New Efforts Being Done to Promote Georgia Grown
Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black says he is excited about some of the great things that are being done with the Georgia Grown program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …
Consumers Lack of Cooking Skills can be Costly, but Easy to Overcome
According to extension nutrition expert Dr. Karen Ensle, these days more and more consumers don’t know how to cook and she says that can be costly to those who may be strapped for cash in this economy. The Cost of Not Cooking: Download Audio Lack of Cooking Skills Easy to Overcome: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique …
Senate Postpones Farm Bill Mark Up
This morning’s farm bill mark-up has been postponed with a new date and time for the rescheduled hearing not yet announced. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025