FFB Preparing for 2012 Farm Bill with Tailgate Meetings

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In order to better prepare for the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill, Florida Farm Bureau’s Director of National Affairs Adam Basford, says they recently held tailgate meetings throughout the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity …

Florida Senate Redistricting Plan Coming in December

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From The News Service of Florida: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Sept. 22, 2011 The Florida Senate plan to carve up the state’s political districts will start to emerge in early December. The Senate Reapportionment Committee said Thursday it expects to begin considering a redistricting bill during the week of Dec. 5, after a Nov. 1 deadline for the public, interest groups …

Florida Researcher Taking TSA Knowledge to Australia

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

We use to talk a lot about the problem weed Tropical Soda Apple, but due to research efforts, control of the weed is much much better today. And because of those efforts, University of Florida’s Dr. Jeff Mullahey’s knowledge on TSA is wanted in Australia where the weed is making an appearance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …

Cattlemen’s Beef Board Hires Polly Ruhland as CEO

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Polly Ruhland is the new Chief Executive Officer of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, as hired by the Beef Board Executive Committee. Ruhland has been serving as the interim CEO since June 28, and the chairman of the Executive Committee in charge of hiring her said she more than proved herself in her three months in that position. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

USTR Files Poultry Case against China

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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has filed a case before the World Trade Organization against China for imposing unfair duties on American chicken products, as U.S. Trade Representative General Counsel Tim Reif explains why this action is being taken. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of …

Trade Deal Delays Resulting in Missed Opportunities for US Ag

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There has been some movement in the senate giving reason to believe that the FTA’s with Colombia, South Korea and Panama could be passed soon, but in the meantime Colombia Ambassador Gabriel Silva says the delays have no doubt hurt US Agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …

FL Cattlewoman Spreading the Beef Message

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In our weekly series, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Patty Barthle from Pasco County, Florida knows the importance of talking to consumers about beef. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …

Recognizing Farm Safety and Health Week

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We are in the midst of the 68th annual National Farm Safety and Health Week and Dan Neenan of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety gives us the details on this year’s theme. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle …

Beef Checkoff Celebrating 25th Anniversary

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The Beef Checkoff is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and Roger West from Gainesville, Florida, secretary/treasurer of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, said while the research program isn’t as visible as other checkoff programs it’s no less important. Download Audio Learn more about your Beef Checkoff Program any time at www.MyBeefCheckoff.com. Or access the full anniversary series at Silver Anniversary. …

Alabama Ready for October Beef Month

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This morning, leaders with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association visited Governor Bentley who signed a proclamtion declaring October as “Beef Month” in Alabama. ACA’s Erin Beasley said October will be a busy month as various beef promotions will take place across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …