By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 10, 2011… Responding to a simmering national debate over federal immigration policy, a House panel on Thursday passed its version of immigration reform that falls short of Arizona-style restrictions but would still have a dramatic impact on more than 800,000 workers “living in the shadows.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
U. S. House Ag Committee Brings In EPA Administrator for Q & A
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson this week appeared before members of the U. S. House Agriculture Committee to answer some pointed questions. Open the rest of this post to read the opening comments from Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, ranking member Colin Peterson, and EPA Administrator Jackson, and stay tuned for more as this conversation on Capitol Hill heats up… Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Korean FTA Would Boost Beef Sales
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Congress must move swiftly to ratify the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement. Peanuts: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …
Beef Checkoff Helping Build Export Markets
In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff series” brought to you by the Beef Checkoff, Robert Fountain. Jr. of Adrian Georgia talks about how U.S. beef export numbers have been climbing and how the beef checkoff has been helpful in this effort. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
AL SLE Rodeo Week Underway
Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said this is a good week to bring the family to Montgomery as Alabama’s livestock industry is really highlighted by the various youth events going on all week along with the annual SLE Rodeo performances. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …
GCA Convention to feature BQA Training
Executive Vice President of the Georgia Beef Board, Josh White, wants prodcers to know that BQA classes will be held at the GCA Convention in Perry for those who need to be certified or even re-certified thanks in part to the beef checkoff. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …
FL Cattlewomen Promoting Beef
The Florida Cattlewomen’s Association president, Wendy Petteway from Zolfo Springs, said they depend on the checkoff dollars they get from the Floirda Beef Council to help promote the beef message to consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …
Time Nearing to De-Worm Cattle Herds
According to Dr. Harold Newcomb, Technical Service Specialist with Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health, cattle producers in the Southeast need to be strategically de-worming their herds about six weeks into springtime. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …
Ag in Review for the Week of February 28, 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 Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …
National Pork Board Unveils New Brand Identity
At the National Pork Industry Forum in Phoenix, Ariz. this past week board members got their first glimpse of the new campaign which is called “Pork® Be inspired”. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …