The USDA National Animal Health Monitoring System conducts a national sheep study approximately every 10 years, with the next one scheduled for next year. The Sheep 2024 Study will support industry groups and research efforts with new and valuable information on sheep health and management. The study consists of two phases and includes biological sampling and two questionnaires. A random …
Pork’s Strong Year Highlighted by Record Exports to Mexico
U.S. pork exports had another strong month in October, led by record-large shipments to Mexico and broad growth elsewhere. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, details the latest export results. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
A Look Back at the Cow That Stole Christmas
To most people, 20 years ago is a distant memory. It was the year that the business social media platform LinkedIn was launched, iTunes Music made its debut, and the iPhone was still four years away. For cattle producers, another landmark event came at the end of 2003: the first confirmed case of BSE in the United States was announced …
NRCS Invites Organic Producers to Apply for USDA Conservation Programs
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) encourages agricultural producers and forest landowners to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices in fiscal year 2024. NRCS continuously accepts applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship Program and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, which help a wide variety of producers, including organic producers. NRCS provides technical and financial assistance for …
Let a Conservation Easement Protect Your Agricultural Land in Florida
Agricultural landowners in Florida are being reminded if you want to protect the integrity of your property, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) hopes you will consider a conservation easement. Applications for these easements are accepted year-round, but applying for Fiscal Year 2024 funding is being accepted until December 31, 2023. The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) protects the agricultural viability and related …
Simpson Announces Further Ranchland Protection
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner, Wilton Simpson, announced this week the protection of over 2,000 acres of Florida ranchland through the department’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. In an exclusive interview with Southeast AgNet, Commissioner Simpson shares more about the important role that ranching plays in Florida conservation. Following “approval by the Governor and Cabinet, …
GBB Gears up for Christmas
The Georgia Beef Board is gearing up for the Christmas season with beef on the menu. Learn more as GBB’s Caitlin Jackson shares beef’s holiday possibilities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
Alabama Beef Checkoff IS Ready for 2024
Wrapping up the year strong, the Alabama Beef Checkoff Council’s recent meeting developed a plan to hit the ground running with beef promotion in 2024. Josie Jones, Alabama Cattlemen’s Director of Consumer Outreach shares more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
Peanut Exports Up for the Year
Good news for U.S. peanut growers, as exports of their product are up this year. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
December 2023 Livestock Outlook
The USDA’s December Livestock Outlook says higher cow slaughter and heavier-than-assumed carcass weights will offset lower fed cattle slaughter in the fourth quarter of 2023. That will leave the beef production forecast for 2023 unchanged. Expected heavier carcasses will carry over into early 2024 along with higher cow slaughter. Fourth-quarter pork production was raised 25 million pounds to 7.09 billion …