New Dean at UF Vet College Looks at Challenges

In Ocala this week at the quarterly meeting of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, one guest speaker was Dr. Glen Hoffsis, new Dean of the University of Florida’s Veterinary College. He looks at the challenges ahead in serving the cattle industry in the state.  Report (1:05 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …

FCA Holds Quarterly Meeting

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association held their December Quarterly meeting this week in Ocala. One evening the crowd enjoyed a dinner at Smith’s Wachoota Ranch in Marion County. Gary Cooper took this photo of University of Florida Meat Sciences Department folks cutting up prime rib for the meal, which they also prepared. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …

Animal ID System is Needed

Yes, animal identiifcation will be voluntary, but one associate professor at the University of Georgia said it’s a program this is needed.  Report (1:05 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong 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, …

AL Livestock Market Report

Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has this week’s cattle market numbers from across the state.  Report (:50 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong 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 …

Coffee Table Talk

Part of the world that supplies crude oil to the rest of the world depends on the rest of the world on their food.  Why not form an international grain cartel?  Everett Griner gives his views on this.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …

Winter Storm Affects Fed Cattle Sales

Fed cattle sales have been scarce this week, due partly to the first winter storm of the season.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong 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 …

CCC Sells Peanuts

Tyron Spearman looks at what peanuts did and didn’t sell by the CCC.  Report (:50 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong 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 …

Biofuels Could Help Revitalize Rural America

Recent studies indicate that increasing demand for biofuels could help revitalize rural America. That’s why the USDA’s Rural Development agency is very focused on that industry. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

Cotton Food

Agricultural scientists have developed a cotton plant that produces cotton seed that can provide food for humans. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong 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 …