commodities

Tracking Agricultural Commodities in April

With April almost over, Mark Oppold takes time to review how certain agricultural commodities have performed thus far this month. 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …

national milk

Food Dyes Phase Out beginning Soon in Dairy Products

The US Department of Health and Human Services, along with the US Food and Drug Administration have announced new measures to phase out all petroleum based synthetic dyes in the US food supply. These measures include establishing a timeline for transition, initiating the process to revoke authorization for citrus red No. 2 and Orange B within the coming months, working …

Georgia Milk

University of Florida Researchers Testing New Cattle Feed To Determine Reduction of Methane Gas in Dairy Cattle

The University of Florida is reporting that their researchers are testing a new type of cattle feed that could help reduce the methane gas released from dairy cows by using nutrients more efficiently. By reducing these emissions, researchers believe that it could make dairy farming more environmentally friendly. The research is led by Antonio Faciola, looked at supplemental feeds made …

cattle futures

Watching Prices for Cattle Futures

Some new highs have been seen when it comes to cattle futures. Mark Oppold has been watching what has transpired over the past week. 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, …

western Great Plains

American Agriculture History Minute: Western Great Plains Becomes Open Cattle Range

I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The western Great Plains became open range country hosting cattle ranching. In the spring and fall ranchers held roundups where the cowboys would brand new calves, treat them and sort them for sale. Ranching began early in Texas gradually moving northward. Cowboys drove cattle north to the railroad lines, cities like …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Reviews Survey Results To Ensure Beef Promotion Success

The Georgia Beef Board is reviewing some survey results to ensure the success of beef promotion efforts in Georgia and Robert Fountain walked us through the items they found important in these results. 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 …

florida beef council

Florida Beef Council Hosts Ranch To Ribeye Tour

The Florida Beef Council is hosting one of their Ranch to Ribeye Tours with those who influence protein decisions within the foodservice, retail and institutional sectors. We caught up with Deanne Maples from the Florida Beef Council who provided an overview of this tour. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Hosts Beef Checkoff Council Meeting

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is hosting their Beef Checkoff Council this week for one of their quarterly meetings each year. Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association shared the focus of this meeting and the role that this group plays in the promotion of beef in Alabama. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …

Cattle on Feed

Cattle Marketing Trends Highlighted in USDA Cattle on Feed Report

The latest cattle on feed report has some key insights on the marketing trends in the cattle industry. USDA Livestock Analyst Anthony Fischer recaps these trends and shares the growth that the industry has seen over the past few months. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …