Ag in Review for the Week of August 24, 2009

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Podcast, USDA-NRCS

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Consumer Beef Index Shows Positive Attitudes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

This past July a study was conducted on behalf of the beef checkoff called the Consumer Beef Index, a tool used to provide a measure of change in consumer demand for beef. To learn more go to www.MyBeefCheckoff.com Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

GA Cattlemen Doing Business as Usual

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Dr. Robert Stewart, GCA Interim Executive Vice President, wants cattlemen to know it’s business as usual as the staff is there to help producers with any issues. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Possible Trouble for Beef Exports to Japan

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Cattle producers have been waiting a long time to get beef trade with Japan back to where it was, but after this weekend’s political victory by the Democratic Party of Japan, questions are being raised as to how stable any near-term expansion of U.S. beef exports to that country will be. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

AL Summer Beef Promotion Winding Down

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

The summer grilling promotion through the Beef Checkoff is winding down with Labor Day weekend upon us, but Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said it has gone really well this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

GA Beef Producer Communications

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

According to Ashley Hughes, keeping cattle producers informed about the beef checkoff and how their dollars are being used is one important aspect of what the Georgia Beef Board does. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

FL Producers Makeup Beef Council

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

When it comes to overseeing beef checkoff dollars in the state, Chairman of the Florida Beef Council George Kempfer wants to remind producers just who serves on their board of directors. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Where’s Gene and Roy?

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia

Cattle rustling is big business. Everett Griner wants to know where the good guys are when you need them. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Animal Well-being Commission Formed

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Leaders from academia and the beef industry have announced the formation of an independent advisory group to focus on beef cattle health and well-being. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025