Ag in Review for the Week of October 31, 2011

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

Update on 2012 Farm Bill Negotiations

Farm policy recommendations were not delivered to the deficit reduction super committee as planned, but expectations are that 23-billion dollars in farm bill reductions can be found and a final agreement will still be reached. The following reports have more details on the negotiations. Commodity Title Major Hang-Up in Farm Bill Reductions Download Audio How Current Farm Bill Negotiations Will …

USMEF Says Strong Exports Means Good Returns for Producers

Various discussions have been taking place this week at the U.S. Meat Export Federation‘s Strategic Planning Conference in Tucson, Arizona including looking at the record export numbers coming in for this year for both beef and pork. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle …

Goodnight Irene

It has been well reported about the damage done by Irene to the cities and towns up the eastern coast. Everett Griner tells us about the damage done to agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Georgia Beef Producer on Importance of Checkoff

“Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you again this week by the beef checkoff, has Charles Rucks from Brooks, Georgia who said efforts in getting the beef message out to consumers is an important function of the checkoff. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …

Cattle Industry Convention Registration Underway

In case you hadn’t heard, housing and registration are now open for the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show which will take place February 1-4, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. This will be the 114th annual convention as it will include Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …

Farm Exports

Everett Griner explains how agriculture is America’s top export. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026

October Beef Month a Success in Alabama

Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said October Beef Month was a great success this year as their goal was to reach a lot of consumers which they did. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida Consumer Representative Talks Beef

The Senior Florida Beef Consumer Representative this year is Robbie Dry from Plant City, who told me he has been out helping to get healthy information about beef to those who will be leading us in the future. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida …

Georgia Beef Board Chairman on Checkoff

Chairman of the Georgia Beef Board, Harvey Lemmon, says while dollars available through the beef checkoff are getting tighter and tighter, he thinks the checkoff is the best thing that has happened to the beef industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …