WASHINGTON, April 6, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency today announced that nearly 2,700 applicants will begin receiving disaster assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) for losses experienced from Oct. 1, 2013, through Sept. 30, 2014. The program, re-authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, provides disaster relief to …
Congress Seeks a Positive Market-Access Outcome for U.S. Dairy in Pacific Trade Pact
From the National Milk Producers Federation: The dairy industry today praised the more than 75 House members who have urged the Obama Administration to negotiate a strong market-access outcome for the U.S. dairy industry in the Pacific Rim trade agreement. Led by the co-chairs of the Congressional Dairy Farmer Caucus, the House members sent a bipartisan letter to Sponsored ContentCIR …
BQA is a Wonderful Program
In this week’s BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, Jimmy Holliman from Marion Junction, Alabama, knows going through the BQA certification process has helped on his operation. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Beef Industry Issues and Reputation Management
Cattle producers are familiar with the beef checkoff and the many things it does. But there is a part of the checkoff that keeps track of issues behind the scenes. Season Solorio is the executive director of issues and reputation management for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association on behalf of the beef checkoff. She explains what they do. Download Audio …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Planting Intentions; FSA Deadlines Extended
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes details from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2015 Planting Intentions Report and information concerning an extension to some important deadlines. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Georgia Beef Board Ready for GCA Convention
The annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show will take place April 1-4 in Perry, and Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board says they will be working with cattlemen and women from across the state in preparing for May Beef Month in Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Florida Beef Ambassador Promoting Beef
The Florida Beef Council is always pleased when young people help to spread the beef message across the state. One of those is Jeffrey Mitchell from Zephyrhills, the new Florida Beef Ambassador. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
AFIA Concerned With Aspect of FDA Draft Guidance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently released a draft guidance to help animal producers ensure the safety of animal feed that is used on-farm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Milk as a Sports Drink?
Cathy Isom tells us what studies are showing about the benefits of drinking Milk right after working out. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
BQA Training for Georgia Students
In this week’s BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, University of Georgia’s Dr. Lee Jones explains why he feels it’s important for their vet students to become BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …