NASHVILLE, TENN. (Feb. 3, 2012) – Earlier this week, CME Group Inc. (CME) established a $100 million fund to protect farmers and ranchers who utilize CME. Cattlemen attending the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention heard from Bryan Durkin, CME chief operating officer, who said on behalf of CME that they felt an “inherent” responsibility to help their customers. He said there …
Ag in Review for the Week of January 30, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending February 3rd put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …
EPA Questioned by Cattlemen on CAFO Reporting Rule
NASHVILLE, TENN. (Feb. 3, 2012) – Ellen Gilinsky with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) faced a roomful of cattlemen and women at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s annual convention held in Nashville, Tenn. Gilinsky, who serves as a senior policy advisor to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, received questions regarding the proposed Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 308 CAFO (Concentrated Animal …
CattleFax Outlook Seminar at Cattle Industry Convention
A large part of the record crowd here at the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville attended this morning’s CattleFax outlook session. And while various aspects were of course covered, CattleFax CEO Randy Blach looked at the issue of herd expansion. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Phooey on Punxsutawney Phil
It looks like the famed Punxsutawney Phil is alone in the cold with his prediction of six more weeks of winter. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
Peanuts Stocks and Processing Update
Today Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers from the recent peanut stocks and processing report which he says is good news for the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
Seed Treatments Could be Another Factor in Honey Bee Declines
Researchers believe they have pinpointed another factor contributing to the decline of honey bee populations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …
Specialty Crop Growers Battling White Flies
Florida specialty crop growers are battling whiteflies this winter. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026
Carbendazim: 9 More OJ Shipments Barred; Domestic OJ OK’d
An additional 9 samples of orange juice intended for import into the U.S. have tested positive for the fungicide carbendazim at 10 parts per billion or higher, levels at which the Food and Drug Administration detains the shipments or refuses their entry. FDA also cleared samples at Florida facilities that had OJ from Brazil because they had no detectable carbendazim …