USMEF Board Meeting in Washington

The spring meeting of the U.S. Meat Export Federation Board of Directors is underway in Washington, D.C. One of the topics is the current trade impasse with Russia, as USMEF President and CEO Philip Seng comments on that and other issues being discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

GATE Guidance Available for Georgia Farmers

The Georgia Agribusiness Council has developed a guidance document to help producers as well as ag retailers, better understand what items are and are not exempt from sales tax under the Georgia Ag Tax Exemption (GATE). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

Eastern Livestock Company Owner and COO Sentenced

The following press release was posted by the USDA OIG: LOUISVILLE, KY – The former owner and former chief operating officer of now-bankrupt Eastern Livestock Company, LLC, were sentenced in U. S. District Court today, by Senior Judge Thomas B. Russell, for mail fraud arising from their part in a check-kiting scheme that caused the loss of millions of dollars …

Safe Meat

Everett Griner tells us about the meat inspectors not being furloughed. 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …

National Beef Ambassador Promoting Industry

In this weeks “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, we have Chandler Mulvaney of Opelika, Alabama, one of the National Beef Ambassadors. He talks about how busy their team has been this year talking with folks across the country about beef. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. …

Florida Cattlemen Preparing for Convention

We are just 4 weeks away from the 2013 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention, as it will take place June 18- 20 in Marco Island. FCA Executive Vice President Jim Handley said they are expecting an outstanding convention again this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

Differences in Approaches to Senate and House Immigration Reform

With the committee passing of the Senate’s Immigration Reform bill, it is now expected to hit the Senate floor as early as the first week of June. Steve Southerland, Florida Representative and the leadership representative for the sophomore congressional class, explains how the Houses immigration efforts will differ from those of the Senate. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Econo-pack

There is a huge missing market. Small packaging! Everett Griner tells us how this has been totally missed. 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, 2026Florida Cattle …

Consumers Continue to Support Country-of-Origin Labeling

There has been quite a bit of talk regarding mandatory country-of-origin labeling as the agricultural sector has a number of concerns with the mandate. However, a recent survey has found that a large majority of Americans continue to strongly support the practice. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …

Communication Key in Getting Farm Bill Done

Farmers and ranchers may feel like the fate of the Farm Bill is completely out of their hands, but former House Ag Committee member and current Ag Appropriations Committee member Tom Rooney, says there is a lot our producers can do to communicate the need and importance of the Farm Bill. Download Audio Click here for the complete interview with …