Dairy producers who have yet to enroll in USDA’S new Margin Protection Program must do so by this coming Friday, December 19. USDA has extended the deadline a couple of times, but Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says while it seemed early on that high milk prices were resulting in low interest by producers, interest is now picking up. Download Audio …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 12
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, snowy and cold or dry and mild? The International Year of Soils and healthcare coverage in rural America. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle …
Vilsack Updates Margin Protection Program Sign-Up
The Agriculture Secretary says interest in the new Dairy Margin Protection Program is picking up with the sign-up deadline coming next week. Rod Bain has more. Download Audio 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …
Meat Production Forecast is Lowered
USDA’s latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Report notes in the Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy section that the forecast for total meat production in 2014 has been lowered from last month, as lower beef production in the fourth quarter more than offsets increased Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …
Beef Producer Proud of Checkoff
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Mike Dee of Dee River Ranch in Aliceville, Alabama is one producer who truly believes in the beef checkoff. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Dairy Program Deadline; Tobacco Certificates
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on a dairy program deadline extension and tobacco certificate redemption. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. 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, 2025Florida …
UF/IFAS PIE Center Survey Shows Floridians Have Food Safety Concerns
While Floridians believe they do a fairly good job of keeping themselves safe from food-borne illnesses, they aren’t always clear about which foods, preparation techniques or cooking methods pose the biggest risks. A survey released this week by the University of Florida’s Public Issues in Education Center, shows the state’s residents have many concerns about food safety and genetically modified …
Talking Georgia Beef Checkoff with Producers
Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board says they will attend an event this week where they will have a chance to talk with cattle producers about the beef checkoff. Download Audio
Florida Producer Pleased with Beef Checkoff
Dr. Ashby Green, who serves on the Florida Beef Council, says the beef checkoff does so many things and feels it has been a good investment across several fronts. Download Audio 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, 2025Florida Cattle …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending December 5, 2014
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, USDA has once again extended the deadline for the Dairy Margin Protection Program, US Tobacco Cooperative is issuing a call for redemption of certificates, and we look at changing fruit trends. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …