The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced that dairy producers can now enroll for 2017 coverage in the Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy). FSA Administrator Val Dolcini explains how the program works. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
U.S. Meat Export Prospects to China Remain Strong
Despite China’s new dietary guidelines, U.S. meat export prospects remain strong. Joe Schuele has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Senate to Vote on GMO Labeling Bill Wednesday
U.S. Senate leadership has scheduled a vote next week on ending debate on the GMO labeling bill. The cloture vote is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, according to the Senate schedule. The bill needs 60 votes for approval to end debate and head for final passage, before moving to the House of Representatives. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Beef Cattle Expansion May Be Slower than Was Expected
While cattle prices are expected to be high enough over the next few months to maintain positive margins throughout the beef chain, Gary Crawford reports that numbers indicate the beef cattle expansion may be slower than what was expected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
NPPC Urges Producers to Submit Comments
USDA has proposed new animal welfare standards for the National Organic Program that, according to the National Pork Producers Council if enacted, would be the first time such standards are codified in federal law and would present serious challenges to livestock producers. NPPC opposes the new standards, and they point out there are a number of problems with the proposed …
USDA Signs Three International Agreements Supporting Animal Health and Global Trade
International trade is of course a key factor, but trade restrictions resulting from an animal disease outbreak can have devastating economic effects. With this in mind, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service signed three international agreements on this topic during a recent meeting of the World Organization for Animal Health in Paris, France. These agreements will make it easier …
Georgia Team Beef Ready for Peachtree Road Race
There is a big burger promotion that continues this week in Georgia, and according to Kaytlyn Malia with the Georgia Beef Board, Team Beef is also gearing up for a big event this weekend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Presentation Made to Bama’s Best Beef Contest Winner
This past spring, the Alabama Beef Checkoff sponsored Bama’s Best Beef contest. And Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says it was able to present the winner with a plaque this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Talking Beef with Young Consumers
Efforts continue in various ways to spread the beef message and inform consumers about the cattle industry. And Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes was able this week to do just that with a group of youngsters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
A Confluence of Events Behind Increased Cheese Supplies
An Agriculture Department analyst looks at factors behind record U.S. cheese supplies and trends that could reduce inventories in the future. Rod Bain reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …