It has been announced that the Florida Ranch Rodeo State Finals and all related activities that were scheduled to be held around it have been postponed. The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) has made the difficult decision to postpone all events that were scheduled to be held September 24-25, 2021 at the Silver Spurs arena in Kissimmee. FCA says it was with extreme …
Deseret Cattle & Citrus Earns 2021 BQA Cow-Calf Award
During the recent Cattle Industry Convention, Deseret Cattle & Citrus received the National Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) cow/calf award. Willingness to go the Extra Mile Earns Deseret Cattle & Citrus 2021 BQA Cow-Calf Award “A Florida cowboy is different than a western cowboy – we all do the same job, but in a totally different environment,” says Jason Marriage with …
Georgia Beef Board Kicks Off Ag in the Classroom
Getting the beef message out to Georgia students is another important aspect of the Beef Checkoff program, and a variety of materials were developed for teachers and students to help do this. Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they are once again kicking off another year of their Ag in the Classroom. From recipes to beef …
Alabama State Beef Checkoff Research Projects Awarded
Each year, research projects are funded with dollars from the Alabama State Beef Checkoff, and recently new dollars were awarded. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says five projects will be funded. For more information, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Video by This Is Alabama Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
ZACTRAN® Stops BRD from Hitting Your Cattle
Good management practices for Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) in cattle herds across the Southeast is important, and it’s something Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) takes very serious. Dr. Jody Wade, cattle professional services veterinarian for BI, talked with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about a product they hope producers will seriously consider as a part of their management program. To learn more about ZACTRAN® and treating cattle …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 8-27-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended August 27, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending Aug 27, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,100 head compared to 13,096 last week and …
John Deere Hay and Forage Equipment Delivers
When it comes to hay and forage equipment, John Deere has years of field experience to create equipment that delivers what you need. Chase Millam, marketing manager for hay and forage at John Deere, talked with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman during the recent Cattle Industry Convention. They discussed a couple of pieces of equipment, including something brand new, the W235R Windrower (W235R …
Better Disease Surveillance of Animals May Help Prevent Future Pandemics
USDA has announced a proposed framework for a project that could help prevent future human pandemics stemming from diseases in animals. Gary Crawford has the story. Dr. Mike Watson, Associate Administrator of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, saying that setting up an early warning system to detect diseases in animals that might threaten humans is a long term …
Dairy Donation Program Has Benefits
We told you Wednesday the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) had announced the establishment of a $400 million Dairy Donation Program (DDP). Under the DDP, eligible dairy organizations will partner with non-profit feeding organizations that distribute food to individuals and families in need. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh explains what she sees as the benefits of the newly announced DDP. Under the …
Safety Tips for Flying Drones Offered by UF/IFAS Researchers
Some people view drones as toys, but they can be dangerous. In fact, about 1,000 people per year are injured from using drones incorrectly. To address the potential peril, two University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researchers are offering ways to keep people from getting hurt while using drones. For legal advice on personal injury related to …