Getting the Beef Message to ProStart Students

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

In this weeks “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, did you know the checkoff is used to teach culinary students about your product? Kelsie Bickett from Chickamauga, Georgia recently attended a ProStart event where they were able to spread the beef message to these students. Download Audio To learn more about your beef …

Agriculture Secretary Provides Update on Farm Bill Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to farm broadcasters today during the annual National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s Washington Watch. During that talk, he gave an update on where things stand with programs from the new Farm Bill, including their efforts in helping producers through disaster assistance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

The Affects of Weather On The Cattle Herd

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The National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s is holding their annual Washington Watch this week, and Rhonda Garrison spent some time with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall discussing the long-term drought in the west, and it’s affects on the nation’s cattle herd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …

Florida Beef Month Contest Underway

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council hopes everyone will take part in their Florida Beef Month online contest which continues through the month of May. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Georgia Beef Board Preparing for Beef Month

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board looks at how they are hoping local Cattlemen’s chapters will get involved with this year’s June Beef Month promotion in Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Alabama Beef Checkoff Educating Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Cobie Rutherford with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association looks at another way the beef checkoff is helping to educate producers in their state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …

Researchers Look for Heat-Resistant Animal Breeds

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

Agriculture is facing the challenge of difficult weather conditions, at the same time as the challenge to increase food production to feed a growing world population. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Mexico Removes Import Restrictions on U.S. Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, General, Livestock

The 30-month cattle age limit that Mexico placed on U/S. beef more than 10 years ago may soon be ending, as the Mexican government is in the process of making regulatory changes that will allow for imports of U.S. beef and beef products derived from cattle of any age. Joe Schuele has more on that story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …

NCBA Member Testifies on COOL in Washington

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, General, Livestock

A National Cattlemen’s Beef Association member from California testified last week before a U.S. House Ag Subcommittee and one of his issues was Country of Origin Labeling. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Many Factors Affecting Livestock Expansion

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

During last week’s House Ag Subcommittee hearing on the state of the livestock industry here in the U.S., one man noted it will take more than just cheaper feed to fuel a significant expansion of cattle and hog herds in the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …