A broad and intensive effort is what it takes to keep the U.S. and its livestock free from foot and mouth disease (FMD). Rod Bain reports. Vigilance in FMD Prevention and Protection 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 …
Membership Is Lifeblood of Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
During the recent Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention in Huntsville, Jack Batts from Limestone County took over as ACA president. While many things are important to the association, he says the lifeblood is its membership. Membership is Lifeblood of Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Talking About Georgia Beef on TV Segment
A discussion about beef aired on a recent TV segment in Atlanta. Kaytlyn Malia with the Georgia Beef Board says the board is looking forward to doing more such segments. Talking about Georgia Beef on TV Segment Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to …
NAFTA Agreement Vital to U.S. Dairy Industry
With the ongoing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiations, it most likely will be several more months before dairy farmers will know what to expect with our trading partners to the North and South. With Mexico being a vital market for U.S. dairy producers, a National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) spokesperson says a new agreement should “do no harm” …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 16, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: 12-09-17 AL Livestock Market Report At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended-March 16, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,600 head compared …
DOT Extends Ag Exemption on Truckers’ Electronic Logging Mandate
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended its agricultural exemption from new trucking safety rules another 90 days. Gary Crawford has more details concerning the rule. DOT Extends Ag Exemption on Truckers Electronic Logging Mandate Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
House Bill Exempts Farms From Reporting Emissions
A bipartisan bill to exempt farmers from reporting to the U.S. Coast Guard emissions from the natural breakdown of manure on their farms yesterday was introduced in the U.S. House. The National Pork Producers Council strongly supports the legislation, which is similar to a bipartisan bill introduced last month in the Senate. Sponsored by Reps. Billy Long, R-Mo., and Jim …
Opening of New Labs Highlights Field Day at Range Cattle REC
New vials, beakers, test tubes and sinks. More room. Those are just some of the features of laboratories that will open at the annual Field Day on April 5 at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Range Cattle Research and Education Center. “These spaces greatly advance our efforts to modernize our research laboratory and graduate student …
Livestock Haulers Get Another ELD Waiver
On Tuesday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration granted livestock haulers an additional 90-day waiver from a regulation that could have a negative effect on animal well-being. The National Pork Producers Council applauded the move. A Department of Transportation rule first issued in 2015 required all commercial truckers involved in interstate commerce to replace their paper driving logs with Electronic …
Poor Pasture Conditions in Arizona, Florida, Texas
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has information about areas of the country seeing poor pasture conditions. One of those areas being right here in the Southeast. Poor Pasture Conditions in Arizona, Florida, Texas 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 …