Ag in Review for the Week of December 10, 2012

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong 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 …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending December 14th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama and Georgia. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …

EPA Retains Dust Standard

Here’s a release from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Dec. 14, 2012) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that it would retain the coarse particulate matter (PM) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS), eliciting a positive response from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) on behalf of cattle producers across the country. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL NRCS State Resource Conservationist Retiring

Greg Hendricks, State Resource Conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, enjoyed attending the 5th National Grazing Lands Conference this week as it was his last major event with NRCS due to the fact he is retiring soon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …

AL NRCS Involved in National GLCI Conference

Eddie Jolley, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, was one of the many who attended the 5th National Grazing Lands Conference this week. And he said there were a number of people there to see what others are doing and whether those practices can be applied on their own operation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Worst Case Scenario for USDA

No doubt the ag sector is concerned and watching closely as Congress races against the clock to craft an agreeable Farm Bill and fiscal cliff package. And Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says automatic budget sequestration would be the worst possible scenario for USDA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …

Georgia Forage Specialist attends Grazing Conference

Dr. Dennis Hancock, State Forage Extension Specialist with the University of Georgia, talks about how drought conditions in the midwest this year is offering marketing opportunities for southeast producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Ag Exports Up and Imports Down for First Month of 2013 Fiscal Year

The first month of the new fiscal year had agricultural exports hitting a record high. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong 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 …

Beef Checkoff Helps to Increase Consumer Demand

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Dale Williamson from Wilcox County, Alabama is a true believer in the checkoff and hopes cattle producers realize why their support is needed. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …

National Grazing Lands Conference Wraps Up Today

Today is the last day for the 5th National Grazing Lands Conference in Orlando, Florida, as one of yesterday’s speakers was Dr. Fred Provenza from Utah State University, well-known for his work with animal behavior and management. He is also conducting a special session this afternoon and we talked about his work and how it all benefits both livestock and …