Last week, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) took part in the annual Partnership in Action Conference in Denver, Colorado. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, was there and says this was a great opportunity to learn from others. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …
Preparing for Macon Burger Week in Georgia
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) staff has been working to get ready for a big event that starts next week. GBB Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin has all the information needed about the annual Macon Burger Week. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Agricultural Futures Continue to Struggle
With harvest continuing across the growing areas of our country, agricultural futures continue to struggle. Mark Oppold has an update on what traders are facing right now. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
American Agriculture History Minute: Developers of the National Western Stock Show
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In 1906, Elias Ammons was president of the Colorado Cattle and Horse Growers Association, later served as governor of Colorado. George Ballantine was general manager of the Denver Union Stockyard Company, and Fred Johnson was publisher of the Record Stockman. These three men in 1906 put together what would become the …
New Study Busts Myth About Cattle and Cheatgrass Spread
A new study shows that cattle are not spreading cheatgrass seeds through grazing. According to a story from Rusty Halvorson, that is contrary to what many believed. A recent study from the University of Nevada-Reno reveals that cattle aren’t spreading cheatgrass seeds through grazing, contrary to what many believed. The study shows that cattle digestion makes cheatgrass seeds inert, meaning …
ODMAP for Organic Dairy Grower Support
USDA announced another round of funding applications are being accepted through its Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
American Agriculture History Minute: First National Western Stock Show
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The National Western Stock Show in Denver began in 1906. The horse show now among the largest in the world, more than 18,000 entries. National Western Rodeo, considered one of the largest indoor rodeos and has won honors from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. And additionally, Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 10-18-2024
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 18, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended October 18, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,508 head compared to 10,204 last week and 13,311 last …
Factors Could Hinder Expansion of the U.S. Dairy Industry
The U.S. dairy industry may be poised for possible expansion. But there may be some factors that could hinder any ideas of this. Rusty Halvorson has the story. Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors says there are some uncertainties – like the current avian influenza situation. “It’s now expanded into California, and we’ve had buyers get very fearful about future …
AVMA Anticipates No Dire Shortage of Veterinarians
A recent analysis of the drivers of supply and demand for veterinary services shows that the number of graduates from existing veterinary colleges is likely enough to meet demand through 2035. The conclusion comes after a study commissioned by the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA). The projections in this analysis do not justify a conclusion of overall excess capacity or a capacity …