In the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s April cattle on feed report, the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States totaled 10.8 million head on April 1, slightly above April 1, 2014. Placements in feedlots during March totaled 1.81 million, slightly above 2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: FDACS School Food and Nutrition Program
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ School Food and Nutrition Program. Download Audio To learn more click, FDACS Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 24, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we provided an avian influenza update, looked at how pork may surpass beef in production, and discussed what COOL is all about. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending April 24th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Peanut Industry News
From information about a scholarship program, to an award recipient and two new food products, Tyron Spearman has a look at today’s peanut industry news. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Commissioner Putnam Recognizes Florida’s Responsible Forest Owners During National Arbor Day
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In honor of National Arbor Day today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Florida Forest Service are recognizing Florida’s forest owners for their commitment to the protection of Florida’s forests and wildlife. Through a new voluntary program, Sponsored …
USDA is Building Blocks for Climate Change Action
USDA has a new initiative for building blocks for climate change. Susan Carter has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Florida Lawmakers to Spend Extra Time Working on Budget
On Monday, Florida lawmakers will head into their final week of the regularly scheduled session. But due to a budget impasse, they will have to spend a little more time in Tallahassee this year. Sam Ard, director of governmental affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, has more about that along with an update concerning legislation of interest to cattlemen across …
Register Now for the Georgia Grown Symposium on April 30
The Georgia Department of Agriculture and Georgia Grown Agriculture Commodity Commission are reminding producers interested in attending the third annual Georgia Grown Symposium on Thursday, April 30 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry to register. Download Audio To register for this event, click here. If you have questions, contact Georgia Grown at 404-656-3680. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Alabama Agribusiness Council on Legislature and Annual Meeting
Week seven of the Alabama legislative session took place this past week. Executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, has an update on what transpired along with information about an event coming up in just a few weeks. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …