One issue that the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association staff in Washington D.C. is dealing with, concerns a rule making from the Environmental Protection Agency that affects not only cattle producers, but all livestock producers. Scott Yager, NCBA environmental counsel, explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
Florida Farm Credit Invites Producers to Workshop
A workshop, presented by Farm Credit of Northwest Florida, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Jefferson County Farm Bureau & Red Hills Small Farm Alliance, will be held in Monticello on Tuesday, February 16. Lesia Andrews, marketing manager with Farm Credit of Northwest Florida, says it a workshop that’s been designated for Veterans and Small and New Farmers. Download …
Heart Health Month
There is a good reason why saying I Love You this Valentine’s Day with beef is important. Cathy Isom has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
What Happened to U.S. Agricultural Exports in 2015?
The latest round of USDA crop forecasts is reflecting lower than expected export prospects for many products, as 2015 was a challenging year for many U.S. products. That includes meat exports, as both pork and beef came in below 2014 levels. But Gary Crawford reports those figures show what most people had expected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Corah Speaks to Southeast Cattle Producers
The 31st annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show took place Wednesday in Marianna, Florida and a big crowd of producers were on hand to hear a variety of speakers covering the main topic, “Profitable Ranching in a Declining Market”. The keynote speaker was Dr. Larry Corah, who has served the beef industry in several roles: Vice President of …
USDA Projects Third Year of Net Farm Income Declines
USDA expects another drop in net farm income for 2016. The USDA Economic Research Service has predicted a 2.5 percent decline in net cash farm income, forecasted at $54.8 billion this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …
UGA Summit on Women in Agriculture Pulls Attendees from Throughout Southeast
From the University of Georgia/CAES: Athens, Ga. – More than 150 agricultural leaders from across 13 Southern states and Washington, D.C., converged on the University of Georgia’s campus in Athens on Feb. 8 to discuss leadership roles for women in agriculture. “The delegates at this summit represent the future of agriculture,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead in his welcoming …
Beef Quality Assurance Should Be a Daily Event
In this week’s BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, University of Florida/IFAS Beef cattle Specialist, Dr. Matt Hersom, says it is important for producers to be BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary …
USMEF Economist Discusses Year-end 2015 Export Results
Year-end 2015 results for U.S. pork and beef exports have been released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Joe Schuele has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …
Meat Inspection Fees Included in Proposed Budget
On Tuesday, President Obama released his proposed budget for fiscal year 2017 and included in that budget is meat inspection fees. American Farm Bureau’s RJ Karney explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …