The 2015 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show kicks off today in Huntsville. And of course a variety of issues will be discussed, including concerns about allowing a couple of countries to ship fresh and frozen beef into the U.S. One of the speakers at this year’s event, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association …
AgMIP Experts Coming to Florida
In recent years, computer technology has begun to help agricultural producers solve dilemmas as old as farming itself. And next week, agricultural systems modeling experts with the Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Program, otherwise known as AgMIP, will be on the University of Florida campus to discuss their latest findings. UF’s Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. …
Livestock Market Staff Becomes BQA Certified
In this week’s BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance Programs, Todd Clemons has information about how all of the employees of the Okeechobee Livestock Market became BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …
University of Florida/IFAS Beef Cattle Specialist Receives National Extension Award
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences beef cattle specialist has received the Southern Section Extension Award given by the American Society of Animal Science. Matt Hersom, an associate professor in animal sciences and an Extension beef cattle faculty member won the award Feb. 2 in Atlanta, Georgia. The …
U.S. Awaits WTO Ruling on COOL
The Agriculture Secretary could be put in a tough position if the U.S. loses its appeal at the WTO on Country of Origin labeling. Gary Crawford has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Program Deadlines; WOTUS Not Over
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes details on upcoming deadlines for farmers and an update on the Waters of the U.S. rule. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Alabama Cattlemen to Meet This Weekend
This coming Friday and Saturday, February 20-21, the 72nd Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show will take place in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Billy Powell wants producers to know on-site registration for the event will be available for one or both days. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …
Florida CattleWomen Promoting Beef in Various Ways
The Florida CattleWomen takes part in many events each year to promote the beef industry. While part of their budget is funded by beef checkoff dollars from the Florida Beef Council, FCW President Reyna Hallworth says they use those and other dollars they raise in various ways. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …
Georgia Beef Team Out This Weekend
Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board has information about the Beef Team who will be back out working with consumers again this coming weekend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …
WOTUS Issue Is Still Not Over
There are some who are confused about what is happening with the Waters of the U.S. rule after hearing about the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers recently withdrawing their Waters of the U.S. Interpretive Rule. Kristina Butts, executive director of legislative affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, explains what that actually means. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …