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 was 10.8 million head on November 1, two percent above November 1, 2014. But, placements in feedlots during October totaled 2.28 million head, 4 percent below last year, while marketing’s of fed cattle during October totaled 1.63 …
Georgia Grown Moment
In this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black discusses Thanksgiving, and how thankful he is for those in agriculture who provide not only the food we eat, but other items we may not always think about around the dinner table. Download Audio You can find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at georgiagrown.com. Sponsored …
Blue Milk
You will not find it in your grocery store, unless you live in Missouri. There is a dairy producing Blue Milk. Everett Griner talks about a Missouri promotion that is catching on in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Connect with Shatto Milk Company on Facebook. Image credit: Permission granted for use by Shatto Milk Company, Osborn, Missouri. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending November 20, 2015
In our weekly recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about new funds that are now available for landowners wishing to protect various land types through conservation easements, tax extenders, peanuts and trade, which type of turkey to buy for your Thanksgiving feast, bacon and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending November 20th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …
USDA Announces More Support for Conservation Easements
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced the availability of $350 million to help landowners protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands and wetlands. NRCS Assistant Chief Leonard Jordan says funds are now available for landowners wishing to protect various land types through conservation easements Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …
Florida Cattlemen to Hold Year End Quarterly Meeting
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association and Florida Cattlewomen will hold their Year End Quarterly Meeting December 3-4 in Melbourne, as the Brevard County Cattlemen and Cattlewomen will host this meeting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …
Urging Congress to Pass Tax Extenders
Just a year ago we were talking about tax extenders and other end of the year issues many in agriculture were concerned about. And according to Kent Bacus, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Associate Director of Legislative Affairs, that conversation is happening again this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley …
Deadline for Free BQA Certification is Today
Beef and dairy producers and being reminded that today. November 20, is the deadline to become Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)certified for free online. And as an added bonus, anyone who becomes certified during this period is eligible to win a prize package, courtesy of Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. and the BQA program, funded in part by the beef checkoff. Download …
Sign-Up Deadline for 2016 Dairy Margin Program Coverage is Friday
Here’s a reminder for dairy producers that the deadline to sign up for USDA’s Margin Protection Program (MPP) for 2016 is this Friday, November 20. Download Audio To learn more click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …