New Antimicrobial Wash

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry, Vegetables

A new technology that kills pathogens on food has been licensed to the maker of FIT Fruit and Vegetable Wash, a product currently used by consumers and the food service industry. 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 …

February Beef Exports Remain Strong

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

According to the U.S. Meat Export Federation, which is the beef checkoff’s contractor for foreign market development, beef exports remained strong in February. 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

Saying Thank-you to Cattlemen

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, General, Livestock

As many celebrate Earth Day, here is a letter that all should read from Steve McDonald, President of the Alabama Cattlmen’s Association (pdf file) 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

FL Investigating Horse Deaths

Randall Weiseman Equine, Florida, Livestock

This information was released this afternoon by the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Sciences: TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has launched an investigation into the deaths of 21 horses that collapsed after arriving in Wellington, Florida, for a polo match. Initially, 14 horses died by Sunday evening and an additional seven died overnight. …

Cattlemen Prepare for Earth Day

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

April 22nd marks Earth Day – a day to celebrate America’s beef producers and their commitment to the environment. Producers are well into their 2009 Earth Day celebration under the theme, America’s Farmers & Ranchers … Everyday Environmentalists. The campaign goal is to educate today’s consumer about the steps farmers and ranchers take every day of the year to sustain …

Cattle Feedlots Have Smaller Inventories

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

The latest USDA Cattle on Feed Report shows on-feed numbers are down five percent. 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Weekly Livestock Market Reports

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Here are this week’s cattle market numbers put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: FL: GA: 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 17th

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Here’s this week’s 4-17-09 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

Vilsack Begins Process of Dealing with Animal ID

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a listening tour has been put together to gather feedback to assist him in making decisions about the future direction of the National Animal Identification System. 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 …

EARLY WARNING ON EQUINE VACCINATIONS

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Equine, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is sending out an early reminder to horse owners to vaccinate their animals for mosquito-borne diseases, especially in the northern parts of the state which have received significant rain. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …