Lowest Cattle Numbers in Decades

When USDA released their latest cattle inventory report, it showed that as of the first of the year total numbers were down 1 percent from last year at 92.6 million head, the lowest January 1st inventory of cattle and calves since 1958. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …

Vegetarian

The number of people becoming vegetarians is growing. Everett Griner tells us why and what this is going to affect the most. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Many Producers Hurt by Higher Grain Prices

For those who grow corn and other grains the current prices look good, but USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says rising feed costs are affecting broiler, beef, pork, and dairy producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …

Strong Beef and Pork Exports

November exports of U.S. pork and beef reached their highest monthly volumes in more than two years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …

Commissioner Putnam Announces Natural Disaster Declaration

TALLAHASSEE – Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 34 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to frosts and freezes during this winter season and drought over the last six months. The USDA has designated an additional 28 counties in Florida as contiguous natural disaster areas. “Florida’s growers have …

Now’s the Time for BQA Certification

This week’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Director of Industry Relations with the Southeastern Livestock Network, Jim Collins, says now’s the time to go through the BQA program for your operation. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Bug Detectives

100% Effort to control bugs is a constant job. Everett Griner tells us who takes on this monumental task. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …

GBB Staff Member Will Soon Be Leaving

It was recently announced that Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board will be leaving her posititon there and will soon join the Florida Beef Council. Download Audio The Georgia Beef Board is currently accepting applications for the Director of Industry Information position. For more information contact their office in Macon, Georgia. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …

FBC Announces New Staff Member Coming

We just mentioned that Ashley Hughes will be leaving the Georgia Beef Board for a new position with the Florida Beef Council and Jim Handley feels she will hit the ground running in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …

FL Ag Commish Putnam Plugs Into Immigration Debate in Tallahassee

A special state Senate committee is already exploring the immigration issue surely to be a big one in the coming Legislative Session. While much was said during the campaign about it, some reality check seems to be starting to come back into the discussion, thanks in part to people like Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, and some Florida business interests who …