A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 25th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama and Georgia. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …
USDA Export Programs in Full Swing Again
Thanks to the new farm bill, USDA’s export programs are operating again. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …
Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Beef Passes
After two years of hard work, the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Beef passed by a 76% vote. The Marketing Order that sets an assessment and levy of $1.00 per head on cattle sold in the state will go into effect on July 1, 2014. More details will be released as they become available. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the …
Disaster Signup Reminder
Eligible farmers and ranchers have been taking part in the signup for USDA’s disaster assistance programs. Tyron Spearman has a reminder that if you haven’t done so yet to stop by your local FSA office and see if you qualify. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Good Cattle Handling Techniques are Important
According to Dr. Temple Grandin, good cattle handling techniques start with low stress handling techniques. And getting rid of any and all distractions can make a big difference in how they handle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …
Researchers Find Infertility Factor in Cows
Reproductive efficiency is an important trait for a cow-calf operation to be economical. Females usually inherit an X chromosome from each parent and males typically inherit an X and Y chromosome. But results from an interesting study, which included a few cattle from Florida, are out. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …
NCBA Comments on Proposed Brazilian Beef Imports Rule
Due to concerns about the possible re-introduction of foot and mouth disease, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Colin Woodall explains what is being discussed concerning USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s proposed rule to import beef from certain regions in Brazil. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Proposed Animal Feed Rule Could be Costly
Food manufacturers send a lot of their waste to be turned into animal feed. That includes things like expired marshmallows, broken crackers and orange peels. But Bloomberg reports the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed animal feed rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act could make it too expensive for these businesses to recycle un-used food in this way. Download Audio …
Expecting a Drop in Net Farm Income
A drop in net farm income is expected this year as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida …