A new study shows the U.S. meat and poultry industry accounts for $1.02 trillion in total economic output or 5.6 percent of gross domestic product. The analysis, commissioned by the North American Meat Institute, found the meat and poultry industry is responsible for 5.4 million jobs and $257 billion in wages. The report says not only does the meat and …
Florida State Vet Gives Update on Bronson Lab
The Florida Cattlemen’s Convention wraps up this evening as folks from across the state have been on hand for the annual event. One person there was Dr. Michael Short, Florida state veterinarian and director of the Division of Animal Industry, with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. He gave an update on the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. …
Altosid IGR is the Right Choice for Your Cattle
When it comes horn fly control, choose the product that’s effective, economical and convenient. Phillip Jaquith, regional sales manager with Central Life Sciences, hopes this year you will feed Altosid® IGR to your herd. 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 …
Cattle Producers Need to Keep an Eye on RCRA
We continue looking at some of the various regulatory issues that the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and others in the ag industry, are dealing with. And according to Scott Yager, NCBA Environmental Counsel, one of those is RCRA, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Final Day of 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
It’s the final day of the 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. One person who has been involved in this year’s event is Buzz Eaves, chairperson of the Florida Grazing Lands Coalition. Southeast AgNet’s Lizzie Horton talked with him about some of the issues discussed during their meeting held this week. …
NCBA President Speaks to Florida Cattlemen
Day two of the 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show continues at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. One of the speakers this morning was National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President, Tracy Brunner. Southeast AgNet’s Josh McGill caught up with him to talk about issues affecting cattlemen across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Florida Cattlemen’s President Pleased with Past Year
The 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Trade Show is underway at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. FCA President Erik Jacobsen says the past year has been a good one. 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 …
Alabama Cattlemen Looking at Future Events
The month of June thus far has been a busy one for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, and according to its executive vice president, Dr. Billy Powell, that does not change much for the rest of the month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Georgia Producer Pleased with Beef Checkoff
Many producers are aware of what all the beef checkoff does, and that includes Tommy Moore of Valdosta, Georgia. In the weekly Georgia Beef Board report, brought to you by your beef checkoff, he explains why the checkoff is so important. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
12 Public, Private Universities Calling for Increased Federal Investment in Agricultural Research
From the University of Florida/IFAS: By: Samantha Grenrock WASHINTON, D.C. – The University of Florida and 12 other prominent research institutions in the United States joined the SoAR Foundation today in calling for a surge in federal support of food and agricultural science. “Retaking the Field,” the report released by this coalition, highlights recent scientific innovations and illustrates how U.S. …