Canada’s dairy producers in the nation’s eastern provinces will receive a five percent quota increase July first. Five provinces in eastern Canada have approved the increase. The move follows a series of smaller increases that began last year. Dairy Farmers of Ontario says the increase is needed because there still isn’t enough milk produced to fill the market with butter. …
More about Requirements for U.S. Beef to China
Last week the U.S. Department of Agriculture posted the requirements for exporting U.S. beef to China. Requirements that go beyond what other international destinations impose. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Director of International Trade and Market Access, Kent Bacus, discusses the final hurdles that were recently cleared. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
Research Efforts at FAMU Include Cattle
The 2017 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention wraps up today in Orlando, as a good crowd has been on hand. One of those attending was Florida A&M University (FAMU) Vice President of Research, Timothy Moore. Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper caught up with him to talk about research efforts at the Tallahassee school, which includes programs for cattle. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
NCBA President Attends Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention continues at the Orlando Buena Vista Palace. One of the special guests is National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President, Craig Uden. He told Southeast AgNet that he is enjoying the convention and talking with Southeast producers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …
UF Scientist: Calves Conceived in Winter Perform Better
Brad Buck, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Cows and humans have something in common: If you take better care of the mother during pregnancy, her children are likely to be healthier – and this impact should last a lifetime, a University of Florida scientist says. In the case of cows, cool conditions are key. A new UF/IFAS …
Celebrating Dairy Month in June
Cathy Isom tells us about a month long celebration of delicious dairy products, and the farmers who produce them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The month of June is a time when everyone can show appreciation for the several thousand dairy farms and families. They are responsible for their commitment to producing nutritious milk while protecting …
Florida Cattlemen’s Convention Is a Family Event
The 2017 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is underway at the Orlando Buena Vista Palace. And according to Dusty Holley, FCA director of field services, once again, it is a big family event. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …
Georgia Cattlemen Preparing for Summer Conference
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) will hold its Summer Conference July 28-29, at the Ridges Resort & Marina in Hiawassee, Georgia. GCA Executive Vice President Will Bentley says the association is excited about the speakers it has lined up this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between …
BQA Training Continues in Alabama
We told you a couple of months ago that training events were taking place across Alabama for the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program. In the weekly beef checkoff update, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley says the association was pleased with those events, and it held another BQA training event this week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: FRESH! Recipe – Mozzarella Eggplant Melt
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam is joined by Executive Chef Justin Timineri to talk about one of the chef’s favorite sandwiches featured in this week’s Fresh! Recipe video. Find out more about preparing this exciting Florida Eggplant, Tomato and Mozzarella Melt sandwich here. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, …