We’ve heard how the debate in Congress over giving the President Trade Promotion Authority may be a hard fought debate. Various agricultural organizations have come out encouraging Congress to do this, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Their President, Bob McCan from Victoria, Texas, talks about the importance of Trade Promotion Authority in negotiating the current round of free trade …
Bills Being Watched by Georgia Agribusiness Council
As the 2015 Georgia Legislative Session is off and running, Bryan Tolar, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, has information about a couple of different bills they are watching. Download Audio As a reminder, the GAC Annual Meeting and State Legislative Breakfast is coming up next week. More information can be found at ga-agribusiness.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Deadline to Apply for Livestock Indemnity Program Assistance Is Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers that today, January 30, is the deadline to apply for financial assistance through the Livestock Indemnity Program for losses suffered from October 2011 through 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 …
MBA 2.0 Now Available
The Beef Checkoff has launched Masters of Beef Advocacy 2.0. This program gives beef and dairy producers the opportunity to become true leaders for their industries and agriculture as a whole. Download Audio For more information just visit www.beef.org/mastersofbeefadvocacy. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Report Suggests Four Focus Areas for Animal Protein Research
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization is estimating a 73-percent increase in meat and egg consumption by 2050. 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 of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Beef Checkoff Tailored to Meet Consumer Needs
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Donna Jo Curtis from Athens, Alabama talks about how research has helped producers learn what consumers want. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Deadline to Apply for Livestock Indemnity Program Assistance is Friday
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers the deadline to apply for financial assistance through the Livestock Indemnity Program for losses suffered from October 2011 through December 2014 is this Friday, January 30. Local Farm Service Agency county offices can provide additional information on the types of records producers will need to apply for assistance. To learn more, visit disaster.fsa.usda.gov. …
Cattle Industry Convention is Next Week
Cattle producers are invited to attend the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas, February 4-7. This year’s event includes another big Trade Show, along with General Sessions, meetings and more. For more information go to beefusa.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Southeast AgNet This Week: GCC Anniversary; Seed Conference Report
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on the 50th anniversary celebration of the Georgia Cotton Commission and a report from the Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Beef Council Hosts Tour
Thanks to beef checkoff dollars from the Federation of State Beef Councils, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council says they were able to hold a Farm to Fork Tour this week. 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 …