Ag in Review for the Week of June 10, 2013

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending June 14th, put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

Alabama Governor Robert Bentley Speaks at LMA Convention

The 2013 Livestock Marketing Association’s Annual Convention, along with the 50th World Livestock Auctioneer Championship, is taking place in Montgomery, Alabama this weekend. One of the guests speakers at the event was Alabama Governor Robert Bentley who had these comments for those attending. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

Re-launch of Beef Website

The “Beef It’s What’s for Dinner” website has a new look and functionality to continue to help educate consumers on how to purchase, prepare and enjoy beef. Download Audio For more information about your beef checkoff investment, visit MyBeefCheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

New Florida FFA Headquarters to Utilize Vacant Farm Bureau Building

Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick (left) brought several thousand FFA members and guests to their feet in a roar at the annual Florida FFA convention, as he announced Florida Farm Bureau’s donation of a building and remodeling project to create a new headquarters for Florida FFA. Listen to our exclusive interview moments after his announcement to learn more details. …

Florida Delays Vote to Ban Deer Border Crossings

From The News Service of Florida: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 13, 2013 – Acknowledging they have received a “stack of letters” from lawmakers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission members Thursday gave themselves a few months to decide if Florida should ban importing all out-of-state deer. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …

Florida Farm Bureau to Lead Partnership for New FFA Headquarters

It was announced this afternoon by Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick that FFB will lead a partnership to build a new headquarters for the Florida FFA Association. Gary Cooper has details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …

Florida FFA Convention in Orlando

The Florida FFA Convention is presently underway in Orlando, FL this week. The convention draws thousands of Florida youth each year, as these young people from throughout the state gather for a variety of leadership training activities. Several news releases have been published by the FFA Newsroom and you can view them now by going to the FFA Newsroom. A …

Cattle Industry Summer Conference Reminder

Here’s a quick reminder about the 2013 Cattle Industry Summer Conference coming up August 7-10 in Denver, Colorado. Pre-registration is underway so to learn more go to www.BeefUSA.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …

House Speaker Plans to Support Farm Bill

Despite expressing opposition to the Dairy Security Act, House Speaker John Boehner has said he will support the Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …