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American Agriculture History Minute: National Western Stock Show Beginning

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 …

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Beginning of Heifer Retention?

Oklahoma State Economist Dr. Derrell Peel highlights the key indicators that may show the beginning of heifer retention. Mark Oppold explores this possibility. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida …

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Georgia Dairy Producers To Weigh In On Assessments

Georgia Dairy Producers will have the opportunity to weigh in on two assessments this month and we caught up with Bryce Trotter from the Georgia Milk Producers who provided an overview of these assessments. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …

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Georgia Beef Board Highlights Dairy Cattle’s Role in the Beef Checkoff

The Georgia Beef Board is highlighting dairy cattle’s role in the beef checkoff and we spoke with Joel Keith, a dairy farmer who serves on the Georgia Beef Board about the impact that dairy cows have on the checkoff program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Applauds Selection of New FSA Director

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is applauding the Trump Administration’s selection of Monica Carroll as the new Alabama Farm Service Agency Director. We spoke with Erin Beasley from the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to get her take on the selection. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

Florida Beef Council Hosts Youth Culinary Event

The Florida Beef Council held a two-day youth culinary deep dive into the beef industry with Melbourne High School’s culinary program and we caught up with Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council for a recap of their activities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …

Asian Longhorn Tick Monitoring Continues

As the weather continues to warm up, USDA is highlighting their continuing work on the Asian Longhorn Tick. Denise Bonilla of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service shares the details on this important work for livestock producers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

GCA Upcoming Roundup to Focus on Forages

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association will be holding a Roundup event focusing on forages this week in Moultrie. We caught up with Dr. Lisa Baxter with the University of Georgia who provided a preview of the educational portion of the event. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

ANCW Elects New Slate of Officers For 2025-2026

The American National Cattlewomen have announced their new slate of officers for 2025-2026. Nikki Weston will serve as President, Casey Matzke as President Elect and Debbie Chute as Vice President. Weston, of Randolph, Utah grew up in the urban area of Utah’s Wasatch front and after marrying her high school sweetheart she embraced the agricultural lifestyle. Weston raised her family …