In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk concerns with the slow process of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), a case low-grade avian influenza , soil testing, olives, 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, …
Concerns with Slow Movement of TPP
There are a lot of concerns out there about how slowly this process with TPP, or the Trans Pacific Partnership is going. And Kent Bacus, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Director of Trade, discusses the concerns they are having. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Second Annual 30-day Protein Challenge
The Beef Checkoffs “Beef, It’s What’s for Dinner” brand is launching their second annual 30 Day Protein Challenge. 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, …
BQA Certifies 2,000 Producers during Free Certification Campaign
Nearly 2,000 producers from across the country became Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified, thanks to the recent on-line “free-certification” period supported by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI). 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 …
Florida Beef Cattle Short Course Covering Many Topics
The University of Florida/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences is hosting the Florida Beef Cattle Short Course this week in Gainesville. Southeast AgNet’s Josh McGill is there and had a chance to talk with Dr. Matt Hersom about what all is being discussed at the annual event. Download Audio
Agriculture Groups Push for FOIA Exemption
Language exempting checkoff programs from federal public records law was added to the pending Fiscal Year 2017 Ag Appropriations bill after a coalition of agriculture groups lobbied for the addition. Download Audio
Organic Food Supplies Not Meeting the Growing Demand
We can buy organic foods in many more stores today, but supplies are not keeping up with the demand. Gary Crawford has this report. Download Audio
Bama’s Best Beef Contest Continues
We’ve been talking the past few weeks about Bama’s Best Beef Contest. And Erin Beasley, director of consumer marketing for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, gives us an update on where things stand with that contest. Download Audio
Florida Beef Month Underway
May is Florida Beef Month, and Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council says there will be a lot of beef promotional events taking place this month. Download Audio
Georgia FFA Learns More about Promoting the Beef Industry
Kaytlyn Malia, director of public relations for the Georgia Beef Board, attended last week’s Georgia State FFA Convention. And she was able to talk about promoting the beef industry with FFA members from across the state. Download Audio