Ag in Review for the Week of September 6, 2010

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 …

Beef Prices

This should not come as any surprise to anyone, but just in case, Everett Griner tells us how the beef prices are up again. 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, …

Groups Press for Senate Action on Food Safety

Food safety advocates and survivors of foodborne illnesses are asking the U.S. Senate to pass its Food Safety Enhancement Act. 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 …

USMEF Putting Beef Checkoff Dollars to Work

The U.S. Meat Export Federation is the trade association responsible for developing international markets for the U.S. red meat industry, and their President and CEO Phillip Seng, said it’s important for cattle producers to keep those beef checkoff dollars coming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …

Federation of State Beef Councils Moving to be More Independent

A producer-led Federation Structure Working Group, appointed by the Federation of State Beef Councils chairman Scott George and vice chairman David Dick, has identified principles it believes support an independent Federation structure, while also retaining operational efficiencies found in its 14-year relationship with NCBA. Below are comments made concerning this issue by Dr. Billy Powell of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association …

Rural Crime

Nothing on the farm is safe. Rural crime is growing and Everett Griner tells us how. 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 …

Continuing to Expand Beef Imports to Japan

Despite the continued 20-month age restriction on eligible cattle, beef exports to Japan have maintained a steady growth over the first half of this year. But many still wonder where things stand in trying to get the beef export numbers to Japan back to where they once were, as Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has an update on those efforts. Download …

Florida Cattlemen Discuss Issues, Updates, Insurance & Politics

Florida cattle industry leaders and members of Florida Cattlemen’s Association gathered for their quarterly business meeting at Saddlebrook Resort in Pasco County this week. Among numerous issues discussed and dealt with, FCA leaders crafted a letter to the Department of the Interior about its announced intention to develop three new national wildlife refuges in south Florida. Depending on how it …

Infestation???

Fleas, ticks, bedbugs…is there an infestation? Everett Griner lets us know. 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

Russia Watching Poultry and Beef Products

Russia is taking steps to ensure poultry imported from the U.S. is safe, along with also placing temporary curbs on imports of meat products from the U.S., Brazil, Poland and Argentina. 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 …