AL Cattlemen Thanked for Help with DOT Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

The D.O.T. bill for Alabama agriculture still has a few scratching their head about where they stand when hauling livestock across the state, but Colonel Chris Murphy with the Alabama Department of Public Safety wants producers to know they are there to answer any questions you may have . To learn more about this bill or about Alabama Department of Public …

New Beef Cuts Boost U.S. Exports to Japan

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

U.S. beef sales to Japan are increasing, thanks to the development of new cuts which please Japanese consumers. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has a look back at last week’s cattle market prices from across the state. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

EPA Upholds Ethanol Mandate…Upsetting Livestock Industry

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Energy, General, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it would deny a request by Texas Governor Rick Perry to reduce the Renewable Fuels Standard. EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson says they carefully considered the more than 15,000 comments on the issue and found that “the RFS is not causing economic harm but is strengthening our nation’s energy security and supporting American farming …

Cattlemen Issues Covered in Washington

Randall Weiseman Cattle

There are a variety of issues facing cattlemen every year in Washington, but NCBA’s Colin Woodall wants producers to know they are there to represent you with every one of those issues. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …

COOL Info Outreach

Randall Weiseman Beef, General, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

With implementation of mandatory Country of Origin Labeling just over six weeks away, USDA is working to assist retailers and food industry organizations in implementing mandatory Country of Origin labeling with outreach and information. Suppliers and retailers are invited to a free webinar outlining COOL requirements from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. Pre-registration is required by Aug. …

GA Bull Test Season Underway

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

University of Georgia’s Dr. Robert Stewart talks about the Bull Test Season which is underway and how a change has been made in the feed being used. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL Providing Info for Cattle Producers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

Dr. Todd Thrift with the University of Florida wants cattle producers across the state to know they have put together a program to help answer many questions concerning bio-security, animal ID, and COOL and would be glad to visit your county to discuss these topics. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef …

AU Has New Animal Science Researcher

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Dr. Christy Bratcher is the newest face in the Animal Science Department at Auburn University and is already busy with a variety of research projects that are underway. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

AL Pleased with Results of Beef Referendum

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

Alabama cattle producers last week approved the state 50-cent beef checkoff program for another 5 years, which pleases the President of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, Orland Britnell. And Lana Slaten, a past president of the Alabama Cattlewomen and current Vice President of the American National Cattlewomen, said the state checkoff is very important to the industry. Listen to report here: …