4-H Flag Heads Into Space Aboard Shuttle Endeavor

Gary Cooper Agri View, Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

WASHINGTON, July 16, 2009 (USDA News Release) – The National 4-H flag was carried into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour yesterday as part of the STS-127 mission. The flag, featuring the familiar 4-H clover, was originally scheduled to head into space earlier this year, but was delayed a record five times before finally lifting off this week. FOR INFO …

Food Safety Issues Rising Among Obama Administration Concerns

Gary Cooper Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Obama administration is taking on food safety issues as a priority, as described in more detail in this report from USDA radio. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …

Pork Exports Better Than Some Expected

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

U.S. pork exports were expected to really be affected by the H1N1 influenza, but according to the latest figures for both pork and beef in the month of May, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng said while the impact was significant, the numbers were not as negative as some analysts had predicted. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

GA Promoting Beef Through Retailers

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes says for the second year in a row they are working with a retailer in promoting beef products to help reach the busy consumer. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, …

FL Tough Times in Promoting Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Beings the dollar is not worth near what it was when the beef checkoff first started, Florida Beef Council’s Jim Handley said it’s getting tougher and tougher to do everything needed in promoting cattle producer’s product. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …

Discussing Ban of Antibiotics in Livestock

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The Obama administration is seeking to ban many routine uses of antibiotics in farm animals, something that is meeting opposition by many farm organizations. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …

Ranking Livestock Production Expenses

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

When it comes to those involved with livestock production, management is key right now according to Dr. Curt Lacy Extension Livestock Economist with the University of Georgia. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …

No Money for NAIS

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

While the U.S. House did pass the agriculture appropriations bill late last week the bill did not include any funding for the National Animal Identification System. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …

Cattle Industry Meeting This Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Representatives from across the cattle industry are in Denver this week for the annual Cattle Industry Summer Conference. AL: FL: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …