The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board plays a critical role in advancing research that directly impacts the Florida cattle industry. By funding targeted, science-based projects, the board helps address Florida-specific challenges while supporting transparency, innovation, and workforce development within the livestock sector. We spoke with Dr. Maria Silveira, Director of Research with the Noble Research Institute, who conducted research funded by …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced upcoming leadership changes within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), with new appointments taking effect February 1. The changes come as longtime leaders retire after years of service focused on protecting American agriculture, animal health, and national biosecurity. According to USDA, Dr. Michael Watson, the current APHIS Administrator, will be retiring …
The Georgia Beef Board is highlighting how shifting consumer priorities around nutrition after the holidays are creating positive momentum for beef. As the new year begins, many consumers are reassessing their eating habits, focusing on balanced diets and foods that deliver real nutritional value. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle with the Georgia Beef Board to learn more about how …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is reacting to the release of the new Dietary Guidelines, which place a stronger emphasis on protein intake and building healthy diets around whole foods. The updated guidelines nearly double the recommended daily amount of protein, a shift NCBA says aligns well with the nutritional value beef provides to families across the country. NCBA …
We’re keeping an eye on live cattle and feeder cattle futures as markets move into the second half of the month, and momentum remains firmly in place. Managed money fund traders have not slowed down their buying activity, continuing to provide strong underlying support for the cattle complex. In live cattle, speculative positioning has reached notable levels. Live cattle net …
Harriet Strong: Pioneer of Water Conservation and the Vision Behind Hoover Dam A Visionary for Water Management In 1885, Harriet Strong conducted a groundbreaking study on water shortages in Nevada, focusing on both flood control and water storage. At a time when the American West faced scarce water resources, Strong recognized that effective management could transform agriculture and regional development. …
In a significant move for Alabama’s agricultural sector, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of five esteemed leaders to the Alabama Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Committee under the Trump Administration. This development underscores a commitment to bolstering support for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across the state. If you’re involved in Alabama agriculture or simply …
Disease prevention is key to ensuring a successful peanut crop, especially as growers across the Southeast face tighter rotations and ongoing weather uncertainty. To help farmers prepare for the upcoming season, we caught up with Jacob Smith, Technical Service Representative with BASF, to discuss what peanut growers should be considering when it comes to disease management. According to Smith, many …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CattleCon 26 is coming up February 3rd through the 5th in Nashville, Tennessee, and this year’s event promises to deliver far more than education alone. In addition to industry-leading learning opportunities and valuable networking, CattleCon will feature an exciting entertainment lineup that celebrates the heart of Music City. We caught up with Kristen Torres with …
Uncertainty on Wall Street keeps gold and silver setting all-time highs, underscoring the powerful role precious metals continue to play during periods of market stress. Uncertainty is nothing new on Wall Street, but there’s certainly a lot of it as we head to the second half of January. Ongoing economic concerns, shifting monetary policy expectations, and volatile equity markets are …
