WASHINGTON (Aug. 10, 2011) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Manager of Legislative Affairs Kent Bacus said the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) made the right decision to walk away from proposing additional transportation regulations on America’s farmers and ranchers. Bacus said that proposing additional regulations would have resulted Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …
AL NRCS Enjoying a Successful 2011
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama will be wrapping up the 2011 fiscal year in less than two months on September 31 and Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser gives us a little summary of this year so far and what to expect in 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …
FL NRCS Focused on Water Issues
Florida NRCS Assistant State Conservationist Roney Gutierrez may be new to our great state but he is not new to some of our unique issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Seeking Comments on Proposed Animal Disease Traceability Rule
In a tele-conference early this afternoon, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack presented the proposed rule for Animal Disease Traceability noting there will be a 90-day comment period. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
First Ever Oil Savings Standards for Heavy Duty Trucks, Buses
WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama will meet with industry officials to discuss the first of their kind fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas pollution standards for work trucks, buses, and other heavy duty vehicles and to thank them for their leadership in finalizing a successful national program for these vehicles. This meeting marks the Administration’s announcement of the standards, which will …
Registration Open for FFB Annual Meeting
Registration is now open for the 70th Annual Meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
CBB Approves 2012 Budget
During the 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board voted to approve the fiscal 2012 budget. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Ag in Review for the Week of August 1, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Ongoing Efforts to Fight Numeric Nutrient Criteria
Efforts are still underway to determine how Florida might be able to police its own water versus EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
NCBA Focusing on Building Back Membership
The 2011 Cattle Industry Summer Conference wrapped up yesterday in Kissimmee, Florida after a variety of issues concerning the industry had been discussed, including membership issues with NCBA. Their Policy Division Chairman, Bob McCan, told me their focus is to get those numbers back up again. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …