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Hoping for Fast Consideration on FTAs
Many in the livestock industry are pleased the President sent legislation to Capitol Hill to ratify three bilateral free-trade agreements between the U.S. Korea, Colombia and Panama, as Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is hoping for fast consideration. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
Renewable Fuels Standard Flexibility Act Introduced
A bipartisan coalition of members of Congress, led by U.S. Representatives Bob Goodlatte of Virginia and Jim Costa of California, today introduced the Renewable Fuels Standard Flexibility Act of 2011 which Goodlatte said is a common sense solution to make sure that we have enough corn supplies to meet all of our demands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive …
NCGA Opposes Legislation to Weaken Renewable Fuels Standard
WASHINGTON (October 5, 2011) — The National Corn Growers Association today urged members of Congress to oppose legislation introduced by Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Jim Costa (D-CA) that would significantly weaken the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …
Animal Ag Alliance Providing Info about Meatless Monday
The Animal Agriculture Alliance believes the ag community should be aware of the “Meatless Monday” campaign which promotes false claims about the industry with the ultimate goal of eliminating meat consumption. Download Audio These resources are all accessible and available free for downloading and printing, from the Alliance website, http://www.animalagalliance.org/, under the Current Issues tab under Meatless Monday. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Beef Checkoff Works to Educate Producers
In our series, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, we hear this week from Max Bozeman of Elba, Alabama who knows the checkoff does a lot to educate producers in a variety of ways and hopes cattle producers realize what the checkoff does for them. Download Audio To learn more about your beef …
FDACS Testifies Before the US Senate Regarding Numeric Nutrient Criteria
Washington, DC – Representing the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS), Rich Budell, Director of the Office of Agricultural Water Policy, testified recently about the devastating impact the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Numeric Nutrient Criteria will have on Florida’s economy before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife. The hearing is …
Farm Spending
With the budget battle continuing and the economy not looking a lot better, Everett Griner talks about how producers are preparing for new cuts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …
Georgia Beef Board Ready for the Fair
Georgia Beef Board’s Brooke Williams has information about their updated exhibit for this year’s Georgia National Fair and invites everyone to stop by and register to win a great prize. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …
Florida Beef Promoted During Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is underway as the Florida Beef Council is involved with a brand new promotion that Ashley Hughes said ties in well with the annual event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …