For those who have grazing livestock, the University of Florida/IFAS Extension is presenting a four part series to help you better understand the fundamental principles of forage production. The “Principles of Pasture Productivity” series will examine some of the key principles of pasture management including Pasture Fertility, Grazing Management, Weed Control and Forage Establishment & Variety Selection. These sessions will …
Another Big Trade Show for Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
Next week, June 14-16, is when the Florida Cattlemen’s Association will hold their 2016 Convention. And according to FCA Director of Field Services, Dusty Holley, they have another big trade show for this year’s event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Butterweed Is a Threat to Livestock
A yellow flower called Butterweed is popping up in hay and wheat fields across a good chunk of the country and it’s poisonous to livestock. A DTN report says the winter annual often pops up in no-till corn and soybean fields. It’s native to the U.S. and is found from Texas east into Alabama and Florida, and up the east …
Georgia Cattlemen to Hold Summer Conference Next Month
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association will once again hold their summer conference, with this years’ event taking place July 28-30 at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. GCA Executive Vice President, Will Bentley, invites producers from across the state to attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Red Meat Exports Lower in April
April exports of American pork and beef were below last year’s volumes. The U.S. Meat Export Federation said the first four months of this year saw beef and pork exports relatively steady with last year’s pace in volume. However, the value of beef and pork exports fell nine and 13 percent, respectively. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Rule
There are various regulatory issues that the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and others in the ag industry, continue to deal with. And according to Scott Yager, NCBA Environmental Counsel, one of those is the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure rule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Study Finds Red Meat Exports Deliver Excellent Returns to U.S. Corn Producers
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) commissioned a study aimed at quantifying the value delivered to U.S. corn producers through exports of beef, pork and lamb. And according to that study, those exports returned $1.3 billion to U.S. corn farmers in 2015. Joe Schuele has more on that story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Beef Board Works with Georgia Grown
We told you last week that May Beef Month had wrapped up for another year, but the Georgia Beef Board continues to promote beef in a different way. In our weekly Beef Board report, brought to you by your beef checkoff in Georgia, Kaytlyn Malia explains what the board did last week together with Georgia Grown. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …
Florida Beef Council Discusses Checkoff Activities
In our weekly Florida Beef Council report, brought to you by your beef checkoff, Ashley Hughes says the Florida Beef Council met recently and explains what was discussed at the meeting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Reminding Alabama Producers about BQA
In our weekly beef checkoff report, brought to you by your beef checkoff in Alabama, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley has an update on BQA, the Beef Quality Assurance program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …