From the News Service of Florida: In a victory for Republican lawmakers, the Florida Supreme Court on Friday upheld a controversial Senate redistricting plan. Justices issued the ruling a week after hearing arguments about a redrawn Senate map, with Democrats and other opponents contending that the plan was unconstitutional. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay …
DOL Withdraws On-Farm Youth Labor Rule
In response to significant feedback from the agriculture industry, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced yesterday evening it will withdraw its proposed rule regarding youth in agriculture. And National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Colin Woodall, knows many in agriculture are pleased with this decision. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance …
Senate Approves Farm Bill
Yesterday afternoon the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee approved their version of the 2012 Farm Bill, as Tyron Spearman takes a look at some of the hi-lights. 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 …
USDA Update on BSE Cow
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 Provides Funding …
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 Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida …
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 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 …
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 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 …
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 Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida …