Dairy Markets Not Optimistic for 2016

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Dairy prices will be a struggle for 2016. John Newton, senior director of economic research for the National Milk Producers Federation, says the outlook this year does not seem optimistic, and he explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

2016 Georgia Agritourism Annual Conference

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The 2016 Georgia Agritourism Annual Conference will be held February 23-24 at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. This the only agritourism industry-focused conference in the state and it features a jam-packed, 2-day educational program. I talked with Beth Oleson, Executive Director of the Georgia Agritourism Association, who says Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

Becoming BQA Certified is Worth While

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

In our weekly “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, Cleve Jackson from Cave Springs, Georgia says becoming BQA certified has definitely been worth while. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

Export Challenges Reflected In Latest Dairy Outlook

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

USDA’s latest 2016 milk production forecast was raised from last month, as the cow herd has been adjusted slightly to reflect the January 1 dairy cow inventory reported in USDA’s Cattle report, and milk per cow was raised for the first quarter. But as Rod Bain reports, February’s USDA milk supply and demand estimate indicates a lower forecast for exports. …

FARM and BQA Extend Collaborative Commitment on Animal Care Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock

In order to strengthen the ongoing partnership between the dairy and beef segments of the cattle industry on animal-care issues, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the national beef checkoff’s Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program has announced they will jointly be offering more training opportunities for farmers and ranchers in 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …

Georgia Beef Board Preparing for Upcoming Events

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Kaytlyn Malia, director of public relations and industry information for the Georgia Beef Board, says the board has been busy preparing for a couple of upcoming events. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

Intern Learning about the Florida Beef Industry

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

The Florida Beef Council has had an intern working with its staff the past couple of months learning about the beef industry in the state. Winter Ross, who is from Orlando, explains what she’s been doing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

Florida Dairy Farmers Launches New Website

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Industry News Release, Livestock

A brand new website, floridamilk.com, from the Florida Dairy Farmers has been launched to help tell the stories of Florida’s dairy farming families and the work they do. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

Beef Quality Assurance Should Be a Daily Event

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

In this week’s BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, University of Florida/IFAS Beef cattle Specialist, Dr. Matt Hersom, says it is important for producers to be BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

Florida Beef Involved in Big Food Event

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Ashley Hughes has information about a big event the Florida Beef Council took part in this past weekend, where beef played a big role in many ways. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …