Issues with the West Coast port labor contract negotiations have many in agriculture concerned, and that includes U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Leann Saunders. She says port congestion is causing major problems for U.S. meat exporters who rely on West Coast port operations to serve key Asian markets. Joe Schuele has more on this story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Florida Cattlemen to Hold Legislative Quarterly Meeting
All members of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association are encouraged to attend the FCA Legislative Quarterly Meeting March 10-12 in Tallahassee. 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 Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending February 13, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about Under Secretary for USDA’s Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Michael Scuse being in Florida this week to talk about Trade Promotion Authority, we look at how venison is gaining popularity in retail stores, and have a story about a new high-yielding peanut seed that is coming …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending February 13th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: 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 …
Case IH Introduces Maxxum Tractor with Aggressive New Look
The Maxxum series tractors from Case IH offer the latest in performance-enhancing technology and styling. And David Bogan, Case IH Marketing Manager, says the Maxxum tractor series are exceptional tractors now made even better. 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 …
House Votes to Permanently Extend Favorable Tax Treatment of Farmers’ Capital Purchases
From the National Milk Producers Federation: ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation thanked the House of Representatives for passing legislation today, by a vote of 272-142, to permanently extend the ability of family farmers and small businesses to write off capital purchases immediately, instead of over time. The bill now faces an uncertain future in the Senate, and …
USDA Boosts Meat Output Forecast, Lowers Demand Outlook
The latest USDA numbers reveal increased US meat production, but lower trade numbers and prices. Rod Bain has the story. 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 Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
World Dairy Expo Award Nominations Needed by February 15
Here’s a reminder for those wanting to nominate leaders in the dairy industry for the 2015 World Dairy Expo Recognition Award program, February 15 is the deadline. Exhibitors, producers, organizations and academic staff are encouraged to nominate people that should be considered for Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …
BQA Free Certification Period Announced
Thanks to Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc., cattle producers can once again get BQA certified for free. In this week’s BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, Dr. Scott King says they are sponsoring a free Beef Quality Assurance online training and certification period. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by …
96-Percent Lean Ground Beef Receives Heart-Check Mark
The Beef Checkoff Program announced Tuesday that Extra Lean Ground Beef is now certified by the American Heart Association to display its Heart-Check mark. 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 Enhancement …