More Food Animal Vets Needed

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

We are all waiting for a farm bill to be completed, but did you know in the Senate version of the bill there is a section to help with the problem of a lack of food animal veterinarians in our country? It’s there and those involved are hoping it makes it through the conference committee.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

AL Cattleman Receives Ag Alumni Honor

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General

Three men were inducted into the Auburn Agricultural Alumni Association’s Hall of Honor last week, one of those being well known cattle producer Ned Ellis of Ft. Deposit.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

FL Beef for Heart Month

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

February is American Heart Month and the beef checkoff in Florida has been working all month in a promotion where consumers can learn more about the healthy aspects of beef.  Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

GA Pleased with Beef Backer Winners

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

Two companies the Georgia Beef Board works with in the state recently received National Beef Backer awards for their promotional efforts.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida …

U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 2 Percent

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their monthly Cattle on Feed report this afternoon, and the numbers show a two percent increase over this time last year.  Report (:45 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

FL Cattlemen Prepare for Legislature

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The Florida Legislature is set to begin the first week of March and Larry Rooks, President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, knows this will be an important session when it comes to securing funding for agriculture in the state.  Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

GA Cattlemen Monitor Legislature

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

 The Georgia Legislative session continues as the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association has been monitoring the issues being discussed that affect cattle producers across the state.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture has this week’s cattle market numbers from across the state.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Beef Checkoff Works to Reassure Consumers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Ever since USDA recalled some 143 million pounds of beef this past week, it’s been in the news in one form or another almost everyday. But NCBA’s Kim Essex wants producers to know the beef checkoff continues to work hard in reassuring consumers about the safety of beef.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

AL Looks at Compromise on DOT Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General

Many in Alabama agriculture have been waiting to see what happens concerning a possible exemption in truck licensing with the Department of Transporation. Dr. Billy Powell of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has an update on where things stand with that very topic.  Report (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …