From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: HAVANA, March 21, 2016 – As part of President Obama’s historic trip to Cuba to further normalization of relations, advance commercial and people-to-people ties, and express our support for human rights for all Cubans, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced several measures that will foster further collaboration between the U.S. and Cuban agriculture sectors. …
Meat Production and Price Forecasts
When it comes the meat production forecast for 2016, it looks like we will see a bit larger numbers than what transpired last year. Gary Crawford has the details. 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 …
Applications Sought in Florida for RCPP
USDA has announced the availability of up to $260 million for partner proposals to improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. And USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is hoping to see Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Conserve Alabama Launch Is Wednesday
Citizens across Alabama are invited to learn more about a new effort called Conserve Alabama, which is designed to work with communities to conserve Alabama’s natural resources during an event being held this Wednesday in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Up 1 Percent
According to USDA’s latest cattle on feed report, the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. as of March 1st was up 1 percent compared to March 1, 2015. USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam has the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 18, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about continuing efforts by Senate leaders to resolve the issue of GMO food labeling, explain why the Trans-Pacific Partnership is important to the beef industry, Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here is the Alabama and Georgia cattle market report for the week ending March 18th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: 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 …
TPP Is Very Important to the Beef Industry
Many in agriculture continue efforts to get Congress to pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). And that includes the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association as its interim CEO, Kendal Frazier, said TPP is very important to the beef industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Florida Cattlemen Hold Second Leadership Academy
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association is about to complete the second year of its Leadership Academy and are pleased with how things went with this class. 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 …
More Bills See Action in Alabama Legislature
Another week has wrapped up in the 2016 Alabama legislative session, and a variety of bills saw action this past week. Executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, explains. 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, …