Thanks to help from the the Alabama State Beef Checkoff Program, the Alabama Junior Cattlemen held three field days where they were able to reach out to over 200 kids. Cobie Rutherford with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they talked with youth interested in the beef cattle industry in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Ag in Review for the Week of May 27, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
Food Safety Reminders for Severe Weather Season
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service wants to remind residents about the steps they can take to minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses as a result of long-term power outages and compromised food storage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Beef Imports Up as Pork Production May Increase
Something we have not been use to seeing here in the U.S. is beef import numbers topping beef exports, and that is not only expected to happen this year, but again next year. On the other hand, pork production may increase next year which should help push export numbers back up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
USDA Lowers Ag Export Forecast for Second Time
USDA’s Gary Crawford has this report on how U.S. agricultural export sales this fiscal year are not likely to meet previous expectations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …
Land Values
Everett Griner wonders…could farmland bubble burst? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026
Statement from Ag Secretary Vilsack on U.S. Agricultural Exports
WASHINGTON, May 30, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its fourth Outlook for U.S. Agriculture Trade in fiscal year 2013 today. USDA projects $139.5 billion in agricultural exports in FY 2013, which if realized would be a new record. Since 2009, U.S. agricultural exports have climbed from $96.3 billion in 2009 to the most-recent forecast of $139.5 billion. …
Several Things Have Aligned to Bring Immigration Reform to the Forefront
Most of the Ag sector’s attention is currently on the Farm Bill, but that is certainly not the only important piece of legislation currently going through the channels at the Capital, as Kristi Boswell with the American Farm Bureau Federation says she is cautiously optimistic about the outcome of immigration reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Auburn University Holding 2013 Beef Cattle Conference
The 2013 Beef Cattle Conference will be held August 16-17 at the Ham Wilson Livestock Arena on the Auburn University Campus. And Dr. Don Mulvaney said it’s a conference that will cover information for every cattle producer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Upgrade of U.S. BSE Classification a Step Forward
The World Organization for Animal Health has voted to upgrade the U.S. risk classification for BSE to negligible risk status, which is a big step when it comes to exporting our beef to other countries. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …