Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Research”
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board has provided an opportunity to highlight a difficult subject in farming through a podcast series. We caught up with Marshal Sewell with the Mind Your Melon Foundation to learn more. Sewell said, “We have got a really cool opportunity to get to work with the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association to continue …
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board has built relationships between cattle producers and researchers. We sat down with Pat Durden, Former Florida Cattlemen’s President to learn more. Durden said, “So what it’s allowed with the Cattle Enhancement Board is those researchers to come with projects to the board and the board pick the projects they want to fund and the board is made …
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board has funded research that helps to support forage development as well as improving management practices. We sat down with Dr. Jose Dubeux with the University of Florida to learn more. Dr. Dubeux said, “ With those funds I’ve been able to address different needs, not only for my research program but for the cattle industry in Florida. …
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board provides insights which informs policy discussions and we caught up with Dusty Holley with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association who provided more details. Holley said, “Well the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board is so interesting because we get that and we’re stewards of that money and we really hang our hat on the fact that 98% of that …
With the threat of recent New World Screwworm detections in Mexico, cattle producers are looking for tools to address New World Screwworm. We caught up with Thach Winslow with Elanco Animal Health to learn how Elanco is working to enhance the tools available to address New World Screwworm. Winslow said, “When it comes to part of that mitigation process, we …
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board offers targeted research for the Florida cattle industry. We caught up with Dr. João Vendramini to learn about his experiences researching under the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board. Vendramini said, “I think we need to give a big shout out for the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and for the members that put a tremendous effort to make it happen.” When …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Strengthens Research Partnerships in the Florida Cattle Industry The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board continues to play a vital role in strengthening relationships between researchers and the Florida cattle industry. Through strategic funding and collaboration, the board supports research projects that directly benefit Florida ranchers and advance beef cattle genetics and performance. We spoke with Rick Moyer, …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Targeted Research for Beef Industry The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board continues to play a key role in providing viable, targeted research for the Florida cattle industry. The program focuses on funding specific projects that directly benefit beef producers by improving efficiency, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. Florida State Representative Chad “Cracker” Johnson shared his perspective on …
Alabama Beef Checkoff Showcases 2025 Promotion and Outreach Successes The Alabama Beef Checkoff is highlighting a strong slate of promotion, education, and research efforts in its 2025 update to members, underscoring the program’s continued investment in strengthening beef demand and supporting producers across the state. Among the most impactful areas was Marketing and Consumer Outreach, where the Checkoff leveraged high-visibility …
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board continues to provide vital funding for research, promotion, and educational efforts within the state’s beef industry. This support helps programs that aim to educate both the public and professionals about beef production, quality, and safety standards. Rick Hartman, chairman of the Florida Beef Council, highlighted some of the food service educational events made possible through …
