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Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

While many realize that Country of Origin Labeling has a section in the new farm bill, NCBA’s Colin Woodall says it will be a while before all the rules and regulations will actually be available .  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Beef Summer Grilling Season Underway

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

With Memorial Day weekend comes the start to the summer grilling season and the beef checkoff has begun their 2008 campaign to remind consumers to purchase beef for grilling.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

U.S. Pork and Beef Exports Continue Expansion

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

When it comes to exports of U.S. beef & pork, the first quarter numbers for this year look good.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Lee V. McCoy 1947-2008: “RealMcCoy” Will Be Sorely Missed

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It is with great sadness and tremendously heavy hearts we report of the passing of Lee V. McCoy, known to many of his legions of friends and colleagues as the “RealMcCoy”. Lee lost his battle with cancer early morning Thursday May 22 in a Georgia hospital, admitted the Monday before in a bout with pneumonia. Please find details regarding Lee’s …

Ag Secretary Proposes Ban on Downers

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

USDA is proposing a complete ban on downer cattle for food use, something Agriculture Secretary Ed Scahfer said is needed.  Report (1:00 mp3)  Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NCBA President Pleased with Trade Deals

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

From beef schedule to soon start heading for South Korea, to live cattle moving into Mexico, NCBA President Andy Groseta is pleased with the latest boosts to the U.S. cattle industry.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Rethinking Renewable Fuels Mandates

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

There are some on Capitol Hill who are beginning to change their thoughts about the renewable fuels mandate due to how it’s affecting livestock producers across the country. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL-GA Corn Silage & Forage Field Day

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The 2008 Corn Silage and Forage Field day will be held May 29th in Citra, Florida which is a joint venture between the University of Florida and University of Georgia. Report (1:00 mp3) The 2008 Corn Silage and Forage Field Day will be held at the UF/IFAS Plant Science and Education Research Unit in Citra, FL. There is no charge for this event, …

AL Economist on Managing Feed Costs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Those in livestock production are well aware of the rising input costs, and that’s why Auburn University Economist, Dr. Walt Prevatt, says it’s important to manage those feed costs. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NCBA President Concerned About Animal Abuse

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The eight states which make up Region II of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are meeting today and tomorrow in Columbus, Georgia and their guest speaker this morning was Andy Groseta, NCBA President. He talked on a variety of issues including the news which broke this week concerning the latest situation of animal abuse.  Report (1:00 mp3) For more information about the beef …