In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look back at how the elections affected agriculture, have more information concerning USDA’s plans to move forward with another beef check-off program, along with a story about how these are the best of times for agriculture. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored …
USDA Seeks Input on New Beef Promotion Order
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking input from the public to guide its development of a new industry-funded promotion, research and information order (also known as a “checkoff program”) for beef and beef products. The new order would be in addition to the existing beef …
Beef Producer Pleased with Materials Provided by the Checkoff
Did you know the beef checkoff provides information for producers to use when talking with consumers? In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Danny Bentley from Thomaston, Georgia recently took part in a couple of events where that information really helped in their efforts when talking with consumers. Download Audio To …
MPP Signup Closing Date Is Extended
Dairy producers eligible for the new Margin Protection Program will now have until December 5th to sign up. Rod Bain has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Florida Beef Takes Part in Gala
An event took place this past weekend where Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council says beef was able to have quite a presence. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Georgia Beef Team Ambassadors Heading Out
Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board says this year’s Beef Team Ambassadors will be heading out this coming weekend to start their efforts in talking with consumers about beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production …
October Beef Month a Success in Alabama
October Beef Month has wrapped up for another year in Alabama, and Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is pleased with how all of the promotions went this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production …
USMEF Holding Strategic Planning Conference
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is holding a Strategic Planning Conference this week in Arlington, Virginia. Joe Schuele has a look at what all will take place at this year’s event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 31, 2014
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information about USDA’s plans to move forward with another beef check-off program, along with information about a produce innovation award program, and why it’s a big weekend for peanut products. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding …
Dairy Industry Working to Meet Consumer Needs
Many people are familiar with the “Got Milk” campaign, but as Cindy Zimmerman reports, the dairy industry is working to do even more to meet consumer needs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida …