Changing Market Strategies for Beef Exports

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

During last week’s Cattle Industry Summer Conference, U.S. Meat Export Federation Senior Vice President Thad Lively briefed cattle producers on several changes in marketing strategy that they have undertaken in order to adapt to the adverse economic conditions. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …

Cattle Farming Tough

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

Low profits are hitting the entire industry. Everett Griner tells us about this. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

GA Beef Checkoff Researching Dairy Cows

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Thanks to the beef checkoff, University of Georgia’s Dr. Dean Pringle said a research project has been underway in Georgia this summer dealing with feed for dairy cows. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …

FL Continues Voluntary Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, George Kempfer, said it’s getting tougher and tougher to continue some of the programs they do to promote beef, and thus encourages producers to take part in the state’s voluntary beef checkoff program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

GA Cattle Operation Regional ESAP Winner

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

As announced this week at the Cattle Industry Summer meeting, the 2009 Environmental Stewardship Award honoree representing our area in Region II is Greenview Farms located in southwest Georgia. To learn more about the Environmental Stewardship Award visit environmentalstewardship.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Congressional Hearings Underway re Food Safety Overhaul

Gary Cooper Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Farmers, Administration officials and Congressional leaders get deeper into proposals to overhaul the food safety system. Hear more in this report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Livestock Industry Concerns of Food Safety Act

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Representatives of various livestock groups have joined together to voice their concern over the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Food Safety Issues Rising Among Obama Administration Concerns

Gary Cooper Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Obama administration is taking on food safety issues as a priority, as described in more detail in this report from USDA radio. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Pork Exports Better Than Some Expected

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

U.S. pork exports were expected to really be affected by the H1N1 influenza, but according to the latest figures for both pork and beef in the month of May, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng said while the impact was significant, the numbers were not as negative as some analysts had predicted. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

GA Promoting Beef Through Retailers

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes says for the second year in a row they are working with a retailer in promoting beef products to help reach the busy consumer. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …