Federal regulation through the Packers and Stockyards Act has created an interesting issue for owners of local livestock markets that could have an impact on livestock producers. Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) is working to solve this problem. Whether through the sale ring, by way of freezer beef, or otherwise, receiving top dollar for their product is the goal of livestock …
Still Discussing a New Farm Bill
Discussions about getting a new Farm Bill put together are still taking place in Washington D.C. Tyron Spearman reports this is despite the fact they recently passed a one-year extension of the old bill. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …
AFT, NRCS Partner through New Land Transfer Program
According to the American Farmland Trust (AFT), nearly 300 million acres of farmland in America are expected to change hands in the next twenty years. As aging farmers exit the field, the future is uncertain for about one-third of the country’s farm and ranch land, making this a critical turning point for the land they now steward. So AFT, in partnership with …
Christmas on the Farm
Today, Mark Oppold brings us a special Christmas poem he wrote simply titled, “Christmas on the Farm”. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …
A Cowboys Christmas Prayer
As we celebrate Christmas again this year, Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman brings back an old favorite, “A Cowboy’s Christmas Prayer” written by S. Omar Barker. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 FutureMarch …
Raised With Respect Cattle Care Campaign Underway
Respect for animals, land, and for each other is the foundation of a new campaign launched by Sysco, a food service distribution company, and Certified Angus Beef. The campaign called “Raised with Respect” centers on common ground found between cattle producers and beef consumers and focuses on animal welfare and beef sustainability. It was developed as part of a strategic …
Putting Together Numbers from the 2023 Peanut Crop
Numbers continue to be compiled from the 2023 peanut crop. Tyron Spearman has an update of what they are showing thus far. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …
Harder to Continue Setting New Highs on Wall Street
With new highs being set on Wall Street earlier this week, Mark Oppold reports that is a feat that will be hard to continue. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 FutureMarch 27, …
EU Will Continue Tariff Suspension on U.S. Goods
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai applauded the European Union’s announcement that it’s extending the suspension of tariffs on U.S. Goods. “For the past two years, the United States and European Union have engaged in critically important negotiations,” Tai said in a statement. “Our goal is to negotiate a forward-looking arrangement that will allow us to join forces economically to incentivize …
European Union Suspends Tariff on U.S. Peanut Butter
The European Union has announced they are suspending the tariff on U.S. peanut butter. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …