The 2025 Southeastern Livestock Exposition (SLE) Rodeo is coming up this weekend. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley invites folks to attend the annual event March 14-16 at the Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. The four SLE Rodeo performances are scheduled for Friday, March 14th at 7PM, Saturday March 15th at 1PM and 7PM, and the final performance will be Sunday, March 16th …
Tariffs Concerning to the Beef Industry
While some of the proposed tariffs by the Trump Administration have been postponed for a few weeks, the overall idea of them has been top of mind for many in agriculture. As Rusty Halvorson reports, that includes those in the beef industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
APHIS Conducting Tabletop Exercises
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has been conducting tabletop exercises. According to a story from Rusty Halvorson, these are to prepare for a possible animal disease outbreak. 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 …
Standing Up for Checkoff Programs
Over the years, there have been various groups that have opposed commodity checkoff programs, and those efforts continue. As Rusty Halvorson reports, another group has contacted the new Agriculture Secretary in efforts to stop checkoff programs. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
New Forecasts for Meat Production and Prices
The USDA recently released their latest forecasts for meat production and prices. Rusty Halvorson has more details. 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
Inaugural Heart of Beef Month Award presented by Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) awarded the inaugural Heart of Beef Month award to Michael Pounders from Franklin County. Josie Jones with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, spoke with Southeast AgNet’s Dale Sandlin. She explained the contest and the volunteer efforts to promote beef during Alabama’s 60th Beef Month this year. Josie also shared the efforts of this year’s award winner, …
Uptick of Cattle Placements in Feedlots
While the recent Cattle on Feed Report from USDA noted the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. was down one percent from last year, it also shows placements in feedlots during January was up two percent. Rusty Halvorson has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Florida Beef Council Participates in South Beach Event
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently took part in the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, explains to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman how they were involved in this annual event. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Georgia Beef Board Ready for Grilling Promotions
As temperatures start to warm up, the grills are coming out and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is looking forward to providing information to consumers about tasty beef recipes for them to enjoy at home. GBB Chairman Robert Fountain says it’s the time of year they look forward to. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Very Friendly Cattle Trade
The cattle trade is still very friendly after the recent Cattle on Feed Report. Mark Oppold has more details. 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










