Perdue To Allow Modified FMD Virus Onto US Mainland

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has authorized the movement of a modified, non-infectious version of the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) virus from the Plum Island Animal Disease Center to the U.S. mainland for the purposes of continued vaccine development and study.   While modified FMD virus is unable to cause disease and presents no risk of transmitting the disease, it …

Forage Research Continues in Georgia

The annual Georgia Forage Conference took place during the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Perry earlier this month. University of Georgia Professor and State Forage Specialist, Dennis Hancock, talks about the research efforts that were discussed. Forage Research Continues in Georgia Learn more about their research efforts at Georgiaforages.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …

Demand for Chilled U.S. Beef Continues to Soar in Taiwan

Good news for U.S. beef producers, in that demand for chilled U.S. beef continues to soar in Taiwan. U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Joe Schuele has more on that story. Demand for Chilled U.S. Beef Continues to Soar in Taiwan Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

Administrative Changes Made to the Livestock Indemnity Program

Agricultural producers who have lost livestock to disease, resulting from a weather disaster, have an additional way to become eligible for a key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance program. USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey announced an administrative clarification nationwide to the Livestock Indemnity Program. In the event of disease, this change by USDA’s Farm …

Alabama Cattlemen Hosting a Bus Tour

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will be holding a bus tour next month. Erin Beasley invites producers from around Alabama to take the tour. If interested, you must sign up by May 1. Alabama Cattlemen Hosting a Bus Tour Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

Beef Cattle Prices Lower than Expected

We told you a couple of months ago that U.S. beef production could set a record this year. But as Gary Crawford reports, with beef production rising, beef cattle prices are doing the opposite. Beef Cattle Prices Lower than Expected Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

USDA Aims to Rectify Its Shortage of Veterinarians

USDA is having a hard time finding veterinarians who specialize in animal husbandry, mainly because many go into the field to work with smaller animals, like cats and dogs. But according to a story from Stephanie Ho, this week USDA is seeking veterinarians to join its food safety and inspection team. USDA Aims to Rectify Its Shortage of Veterinarians FSIS …

U.S. Cattle on Feed Up Seven Percent

USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report indicates the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. totaled 11.7 million head on April 1, 2018, seven percent above April 1, 2017. This is the second highest April 1 inventory since the series began in 1996. U.S. Cattle on Feed Up Seven Percent Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

Agri View: Consumers Choice in Beef

Everett Griner talks about grass fed in today’s Agri View. Everett explains the changes in consumer’s choice for beef. Consumers Choice in Beef The consumers choice for beef has changed dramatically in recent years. Grass fed. In the beginning grass fed meant a tough taste to this piece of beef, and buyers avoided it. It took time and effort but …