WASHINGTON, March 15, 2012 – In response to requests from school districts across the country, the USDA announced today that it will offer more choices to schools in the National School Lunch Program when it comes to purchases of ground beef products. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Legislature Back for Redistricting Efforts
Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, said state lawmakers are back in Tallahassee this week to work once again on redistricting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Georgia Beef Board Attends Two Big Events
The Georgia Beef Board took part in two different events this week in Atlanta promoting beef as Brooke Williams said they were pleased with how both went. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
NCBA Pushes for Beef Checkoff Reform
WASHINGTON – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) on March 14, 2012, submitted comments on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service proposed rule pertaining to the Beef Checkoff Program. The proposed rule would expand contracting authority by eliminating the requirement that only allows Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …
NRCS Reminds Producers About 2nd Organic Initiative Signup
The Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind farmers and ranchers interested in organic production about their second batching date for the Organic Initiative coming up March 30, 2012. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio FL – Odessa Armstrong: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
USDA Announces Assistance to Rural Communities and Residents Affected by Recent Tornadoes
WASHINGTON, March 14, 2012— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced comprehensive outreach efforts are underway to assess damage and assist rural Midwest and Southern communities in the wake of recent deadly storms. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Beef Checkoff is a Sound Investment
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, we have John Callaway from Hogansville, Georgia who hopes producers realize what the beef checkoff has done and continues to do for the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …
FL Congressman Hopes to Bring Farmer’s Concerns Back to DC
During U.S. Congressman Allen West’s recent visit with farmers back home in Florida, he noted that he hopes that some of agriculture’s longstanding issues can be solved soon. Download Audio For the complete interview and story click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
Senate Highway Bill Moves Forward with Agricultural Exemptions
WASHINGTON (March 13, 2012) – Although the Highway Bill (S.1813) has been a victim of partisan politics, according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Associate Director of Legislative Affairs Kent Bacus, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) reached an agreement on the consideration of a series of amendments to the Highway Bill. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Saddle Up!
Horse ownership is now a liability. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026