Record-Shattering Year for Meat Exports

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

U.S. beef, pork and lamb set new records across the board last year, reaching all-time highs in both volume and value. And U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng said exceeding $11.5 billion in total red meat exports is a significant accomplishment as it’s far in excess of what anyone predicted. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

EU-US Sign Historic Organic Trade Agreement

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The European Union and the United States have signed an agreement that will establish a strong foundation from which to promote organic agriculture, benefiting the growing organic industry and supporting jobs and businesses on a global scale. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025Florida …

Citrus Industry eNews: Nursery Tree Shortage; Olives; Citrus Smuggling

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: One crushing blow. Many different pests. DON’T MISS THIS Rucks Discusses Citrus Nursery Tree Shortage and the Future Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FFA Members in 12 States Push to Connect with Local Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

INDIANAPOLIS (February 16, 2012/National FFA Organization) – It’s no secret that networking is a pivotal step toward a bright career in any industry. With that in mind – and a chance to win some substantial prizes for their FFA chapter – FFA members in 12 states are producing new connections with local farmers at an incredible rate. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Suit Filed Over Stalled Fisheating Creek Restoration

Gary Cooper Cattle, Florida, General

From NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Citing a lack of progress in restoring the region to its former, navigable condition despite a court order to do so, a group of environmental groups on Tuesday filed suit against the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, charging the agency with violating the state’s open records and meetings laws. “Instead of actually remediating the …

Falling Surplus

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Farming is moving from surplus to shortage. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities For Research Not Found ElsewhereSeptember 19, 2025

Florida and Georgia Seeking Peanut Board Nominees

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

We’ve been contacted by both the Florida Peanut Producers Association and the Georgia Peanut Commission that they are seeking nominees for the National Peanut Board. So Tyron Spearman has those details along with information about an Irrigation Workshop coming up next week that growers may want to attend. Nominees: Download Audio Workshop: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …

GA Cotton Producers Gained Insight Regarding Needs of International Markets

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

During the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting earlier this month, GA cotton producers heard from Vice President of Market Competition with Cotton Incorporated, Mike Watson regarding what is going on in cotton markets around the world. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025Florida Cattle …

Ecological Site Descriptions Could Assist Landowners in Addressing Invasives

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

FL NRCS Resource Conservationist Greg Hendricks says they hope their work in developing Ecological Site Descriptions will assist producers in their fight against invasive pest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities For Research Not Found ElsewhereSeptember 19, 2025

BQA Keeping Producers Abreast of Animal Care

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In this week’s “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs we have Jim Lefils from Volusia County, Florida who said BQA is important to his operation and thus is in the process of making sure all of his employees are certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org …