Zoetis recently announced the USDA Center for Veterinary Biologics issued the company a conditional license for its Avian Influenza Vaccine, H5N2 Subtype, Killed Virus. According to a story from Rusty Halvorson, the vaccine is labelled for use in chickens. A conditional license is used to meet an emergency condition, limited market, local situation or other special circumstance and is issued …
According to the National Cotton Council’s 44th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey, cotton acreage will be down in 2025. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Thursday, February 20th will be the 10th annual Give FFA Day during National FFA Week. It is a day dedicated to making a difference in the lives of over a million FFA members across the country and growing the next generation of leaders. The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization with the mission of helping students develop their leadership skills …
The U.S. response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak has faced significant disruption in the early weeks of the Trump administration, raising concerns among federal officials, state agencies, veterinarians, and public health experts. Since President Donald Trump assumed office on January 20, two key federal agencies responsible for monitoring and managing the outbreak have delayed critical communications, including bird flu …
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Soybeans were not widely cultivated in the U.S. until the early 1930s, but by 1942, the U.S. became the world’s largest soybean producer. Due, in part, to World War II and the need for fats, oils, and soybean meal. Between 1930 and 1942, the U.S. share of world soybean production grew …
According to numbers from a new report, the peanut butter market abroad is starting to come back. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest information. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) works with a variety of folks across the state in getting the beef message out. And according to ACA Director of Consumer Outreach, Josie Jones, that includes culinary students. To learn more about beef checkoff promotions, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) will hold their 63rd Annual Convention March 12-14 at the Augusta Marriott Convention center in Augusta. This year’s theme is “Raising the Steaks”, and the GCA staff hopes to see you all there. They note it will be another great event packed with education, networking and entertainment. There will be something for everyone, with topics ranging from …
If you are you an agricultural landowner in Florida that is interested in protecting the integrity of your property, then you are encouraged to consider safeguarding your land with a conservation easement through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS-FL). NRCS-FL accepts agricultural conservation easement applications year-round, but applications for Fiscal Year 2025 funding are being accepted through March 7, …
Today, Mark Oppold takes time to look at how the trends on Wall Street are shaping up so far in 2025. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …
