USDA Cattle Report Surprises Some Analysts

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

USDA released their monthly Cattle on Feed report this afternoon and the on-feed number as of August 1, was 10 million head, down 6 percent from 2012. Placements in feedlots during July were 1.72 million, 10 percent below 2012, while marketing’s of fed cattle during July totaled Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …

Georgia Cattlemen Holding Region Roundups

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The first Region Roundup for the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association was a huge success, but there are more coming. GCA President David Gazda from Athens said they try to spread these meetings out so everyone has an opportunity to attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged …

Alabama Best Steak Contest Down to Enticing 8

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, General, Livestock

Steak lovers across Alabama have been casting their votes over the past week for their favorite restaurant. And Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said the votes have been tallied and today they are announcing the “Enticing 8 Restaurants” in Alabama’s Best Steak Contest. Download Audio See who the “Enticing 8” restaurants are Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Georgia Beef Board Pleased with Charity Event

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Last night the Georgia Beef Board took part in a charity event in Atlanta. Josh White said it went great as they were able to get the beef message out to many people. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …

Harden Takes Over 2nd Top Spot at USDA

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Krysta Harden is someone who is very familiar with agriculture here in the Southeast, and she recently took over the as the new Deputy Agriculture Secretary for USDA. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …

USDA Designates 18 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 18 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by excessive rain and flooding that occurred June 4-Aug. 1, 2013. Those counties are: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …

2014 Outlook for Livestock Producers

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Next year will bring lower feed costs for livestock producers, but each type of producer will face different production and price prospects. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …

Young People Continue to Spread the Beef Message

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by your beef checkoff, we hear from Florida’s Beef Ambassador Jessica Andrlik who is looking forward to competing in the National Beef Ambassador Contest. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

History of the Land Grant University System

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Land Grant University system has evolved over time to become the fundamental core for agricultural research and information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …

Antibiotic Concerns are Unnecessary

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

An authority on antibiotics in food production says there’s not much difference between conventionally raised animals and antibiotic-free production when it comes to residues in meat. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult …