FL Ag Department Promoting Cattle Programs

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Florida Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Industry Veterinarian Manager for cattle programs, Dr. Diane Kitchen, wants to remind producers across the state of programs they have on-going and how important it is that they continue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

NCBA Opposes Dairy Buyout in Stimulus Package

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has sent a letter to members of the U.S. Senate opposing an effort to include a dairy buyout in the stimulus package, suggesting the move could drastically reduce the price of beef cattle. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Livestock Producers to Struggle Another Year

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork

According to one university extension economist, it’s going to be another tough year for livestock producers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Schafer Still Promoting NAIS

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork

Even though Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer is about to see his term end, he still continues to promote animal identification. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

Economists See Lower Crop Prices

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Livestock, Pork, Soybeans

While many row crop farmers are not excited that some economists are calling for lower crop prices this year, livestock producers welcome the news. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Captain Gloyice Ard, 1928-2008 “A Unique And Special Man”

Gary Cooper Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Forestry

2008 was a tough year on many AgNet family and friends it seems, all the way through. AgNet regrets to report the loss on New Year’s Eve of Gloyice Elmore Ard, whose son, Sam Ard, Florida cattle industry legislative representative, says was “a unique and special man”. Friends may offer condolences on-line by clicking here. Gloyice Elmore Ard, March 8, …

Understanding Livestock Commodity Hedging

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork

There is a company who shows farmers how they can manage hog, beef and dairy margins in a tight economy. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

MILC Program Signup Underway

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy

USDA’s Farm Service Agency has announced the signup for the Milk Income Loss Contract Program is underway. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Agri-View Feature for the Holidays

Gary Cooper Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

In this edition of Specialty Crop News, a special Agri-View featuring background about Southeast AgNet commentary writer Everett Griner, who is among just a handful of people in the nation who can say he has been in the radio business since the days before audio tape recording was even invented! At 82 years young, Ev has been on-the-air since prior …

WASDE Lowers Livestock Production Numbers

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates forecast for U.S. meat production in 2008 and 2009 has been lowered. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …