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The Florida Legislature is considering nearly 2,000 bills this session with many impacting the livestock industry. We caught up with Sam Ard, Director of Government Affairs with Florida Cattlemen’s Association for an update on the funding for the Cattle Enhancement Board. Ard also provided an update on the Florida Farm Bill’s progress. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
After 27 years, Florida Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Jim Handley is retiring from his duties. We caught up with Jim as he shared his thoughts on his next chapter. We wish Jim the best in this new chapter of life and hope to see him down the road! We also spoke with several folks who shared their thoughts. Jim …
The US Department of Agriculture has announced another slate of presidential appointments with new leadership across the Departments. US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said, “Agriculture is the backbone of America, and strong leadership at the People’s Department is key to America’s continued success. I’m proud to welcome this team of experienced, dedicated professionals to USDA. Together, we’ll work to …
The US Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Service has announced that they are awarding over $15.3 million to projects to enhance prevention, preparedness, early detection and rapid response to the most damaging diseases that threaten US Livestock. The 68 total projects include those led by 24 State Departments of Agriculture, five Tribal Entities, 35 Universities, three livestock industry …
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report has been released. USDA’s Chief Economist Seth Myer provides insights on the report and the factors to consider moving forward in the next crop year for some commodities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
A bill dealing with Black Vulture Predation has been introduced in Congress and Livestock trade groups are praising this effort. Representatives John Rose of Tennessee and Darren Soto of Florida have introduced the Black Vulture Relief Act which would allow a cattle producer to capture, kill, disperse or transport black vultures that pose a risk to livestock and would institute …
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate has announced that US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has designated 20 counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought with an additional eighteen counties listed as contiguous disaster counties. The US Drought monitor noted these counties are in D-2 status for eight or more consecutive weeks, …
Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper is highlighting the work that his Department is undertaking to eradicate the Yellow Legged Hornet. We caught up with him for an update. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
The US Department of Agriculture is highlighting notable changes in the agricultural imports and exports in their latest Ag Trade Forecasts. USDA Economist Bart Kenner shared insights on how the imports and exports of cattle and red meat are shaping up. He also shared the figures on overall exports and imports for all ag commodities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
The Modern Ag Alliance recently conducted polling around the efforts of House Bill 129 in Florida’s Legislature this session and Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, Executive Director of the Modern Ag Alliance shared the results of this polling. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
