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. Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
AL Looks at Compromise on DOT Bill
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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
AL Holding One-Day Grazing Clinic
A one-day Grazing Clinic will be held in Fayette, Alabama on March 12th with information on grazing management principals, and Alabama NRCS encourages producers to attend. Report (1:00 mp3) Pre-registration is needed by March 5th so to learn more click Here   Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …
Animal ID Making Progress
Premise registration is the first step in the overall animal identification process, and while more needs to be done, USDA Under Secretary Bruce Knight says progress is being made in that area.  Report (1:00 mp3) To learn more about Animal ID click Here Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
No BSE in U.S. Cattle
USDA has been investigating a company in California ever since a video was released showing inhumane treatment non-ambulatory cattle. Through all this some even wondered if BSE might be involved but USDA basically said no.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Beef is Safe to Eat
After the massive beef recall by USDA this weekend, the beef checkoff was hard at work informing consumers about beef and proper cooking instructions. But each of the state beef councils & beef boards here in the Southeast have also been busy relaying the beef message…. AL Report  (1:00 mp3) FL Report  (1:30 mp3) GA Report  (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the …
FL Spraying for TSA in the Spring
With spring around the corner, it’s about time for many landowners across Florida to be thinking about control of Tropical Soda Apple. Â Report (1:30 mp3) To learn more, click Here Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Cattle Industry Needs More Young People
As a part of his acceptance speech last week, the new President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said more young people are needed in the cattle industry.  Report (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
AL Livestock Market Report
Here is this week’s cattle market numbers from the Alabama Department of Agriculture. Â Report (:55 mp3) Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged …
State Budget Cut Rumors Crystallize FL Agriculture
Rumors continue to fly about comments made or not made by university and state leaders about agriculture in Florida, and what the industry deserves or does not deserve in terms of research and other investments. In this report, comments from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson about the need for agriculture as a whole to do more to educate urban counterparts …