U.S. Expands Meat Trade

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, General, Livestock, Pork

Two new agreements announced late last week will allow U.S. beef back into Mexico and U.S. pork into Peru. Rod Bain has the first part of our story. Download Audio USDA Under Secretary Ed Avalos explains the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 10, 2015

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Weather

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talked about avian influenza, trade issues, possible wet weather conditions, bacon, eggs and potatoes. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …

USDA Expands Beef and Pork Trade with Mexico and Peru

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: DES MOINES, Iowa, April 10, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently reached agreements allowing U.S. beef and pork producers greater access to consumers in Mexico and Peru. The two agreements announced Friday will allow U.S. producers to export slaughter cattle to Mexico and …

Livestock Export and Price Update

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

USDA released their April World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report this past week, but there weren’t many changes compared to the March report. When it comes to the livestock sector of the report, USDA Acting Chief Economist Robert Johansson looks at exports and prices in the pork and beef sectors and gives an updated outlook for broilers and turkeys. …

Commissioner Putnam Announces Record $4.2 Billion ‘Fresh From Florida’ International Sales in 2014

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that international exports of “Fresh From Florida” products increased last year to $4.2 billion, an all-time record. This is the third year in a row that Florida exports have Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult …

Antibiotic Use

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

Everett Griner talks about producers overusing antibiotics in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …

Getting Involved in the Dietary Guidelines Discussion

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has launched a new on-line campaign to help producers engage in the Dietary Guidelines discussion. NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs Kristina Butts explains. Download Audio To make comments click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …

Free BQA Certification Period Ending Soon

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here is a reminder that if you have yet to take part in the BQA free-online certification period, you’d better hurry as it ends April 15. In our weekly BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs Dr. Scott King, director of marketing for Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., explains why they …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Farmer Deadline Today; Women Legislators

Tacy Callies Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on an important deadline happening today for farmers as well as a report on a meeting of the National Foundation for Women Legislators. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps …

Florida Beef Council Promoting Protein Challenge

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council has information about a new Beef Checkoff funded program designed to help consumers better understand how beef can be a part of a healthy lifestyle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle …