EPA Upholds Ethanol Mandate…Upsetting Livestock Industry

The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it would deny a request by Texas Governor Rick Perry to reduce the Renewable Fuels Standard. EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson says they carefully considered the more than 15,000 comments on the issue and found that “the RFS is not causing economic harm but is strengthening our nation’s energy security and supporting American farming …

GA Equine Tag to Soon Begin Production

The new Georgia Equine Tag has reached the 1000 mark for pre-orders, so the new license plate will soon begin production. Listen to report here: To learn more about the new Georgia Equine tag click Here Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …

COOL Info Outreach

With implementation of mandatory Country of Origin Labeling just over six weeks away, USDA is working to assist retailers and food industry organizations in implementing mandatory Country of Origin labeling with outreach and information. Suppliers and retailers are invited to a free webinar outlining COOL requirements from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. Pre-registration is required by Aug. …

AU Has New Animal Science Researcher

Dr. Christy Bratcher is the newest face in the Animal Science Department at Auburn University and is already busy with a variety of research projects that are underway. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …

COOL Interim Final Rule Issued

USDA has issued the interim final rule for Country of Origin Labeling and are seeking comments. Listen to report here: To learn more about the new COOL rule, click Here Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Cattlemen get Beef Trade Update

Producers attending last weeks Cattle Industry Summer Conference got an update concerning trade issues from two representatives with the USMEF, and overall it looks good. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …

Livestock Producers Watching Corn Price Rise

While corn prices have dropped back some recently, overall they remain very high and the forecasts are for them to continue rising. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

Beef Production Needs Parasite Programs

According to a recent study, it’s important for cattle producers to keep up with their parasite control programs. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …

Cattlemen Told Future Lies Outside U.S. Borders

At this week’s Cattle Industry Summer Conference, those in attendance were told by one speaker that their future lies outside of the U.S. borders. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

National Pork Board to Elect Officers

At next week’s meeting, the National Pork Board will be electing new officers for the upcoming year along with discussing others issues facing producers at this time. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …