In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about Under Secretary for USDA’s Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Michael Scuse being in Florida this week to talk about Trade Promotion Authority, we look at how venison is gaining popularity in retail stores, and have a story about a new high-yielding peanut seed that is coming …
House Votes to Permanently Extend Favorable Tax Treatment of Farmers’ Capital Purchases
From the National Milk Producers Federation: ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation thanked the House of Representatives for passing legislation today, by a vote of 272-142, to permanently extend the ability of family farmers and small businesses to write off capital purchases immediately, instead of over time. The bill now faces an uncertain future in the Senate, and …
World Dairy Expo Award Nominations Needed by February 15
Here’s a reminder for those wanting to nominate leaders in the dairy industry for the 2015 World Dairy Expo Recognition Award program, February 15 is the deadline. Exhibitors, producers, organizations and academic staff are encouraged to nominate people that should be considered for Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
BQA Free Certification Period Announced
Thanks to Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc., cattle producers can once again get BQA certified for free. In this week’s BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, Dr. Scott King says they are sponsoring a free Beef Quality Assurance online training and certification period. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by …
96-Percent Lean Ground Beef Receives Heart-Check Mark
The Beef Checkoff Program announced Tuesday that Extra Lean Ground Beef is now certified by the American Heart Association to display its Heart-Check mark. 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 …
More Producers Support Beef Checkoff
A recent survey of more than 12-hundred beef and dairy producers across the U.S. shows three out of four producers support the beef checkoff. 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 …
Profitability?
Everett Griner talks about agriculture profitability…and who cares in today’s Agri View. 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, 2026
Georgia Beef Board Receives Federation Funds
The Georgia Beef Board received good news at last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Suzanne Bentley says they were able to get a grant from the Federation of State Beef Councils. 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 …
Florida Beef Council Attends National Convention
Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council says they were able to pick up a lot of good information at last week’s Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas. 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 …
Pleased with First Year of Digital Beef Campaign
The 2015 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show continues today in San Antonio, Texas. And unfortunately while not all issues discussed are positive Jennifer Houston, Vice Chairman of the Federation of State Beef Councils, does pass along good news for the beef industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …