Hog Numbers Still Increasing

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

The latest hogs and pigs report shows producers at this time are still increasing herd numbers, but many don’t expect that trend to last much longer.  Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …

FL Cattle Practices Changing for Long-term

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Livestock producers are really feeling the pinch when it comes in input costs as prices for fuel, feed, and fertilizer continue to rise. We’ve talked before about how many are having to update their management stratgies, and University of Florida’s Dr. Matt Hersom said many of those changes will need to be more than just temporary.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored …

U.S. Beef Flowing into South Korea Again

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

There are age restrictions, but U.S. beef is finally being allowed once again into South Korea.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …

Possible Better Times for Sheep Industry

Randall Weiseman Livestock

According to a recent report the U.S. sheep industry could possibly see better times ahead.  Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to …

Another Case of BSE in Canada

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

For the third time in three years Canada has confirmed another case of BSE.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …

Preparing Producers & Retailers for COOL

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

With the fact Country of Origin Labeling starts in just over 3 months, NCBA’s Allison Wenther said she is busy trying to educate both cattle producers and retailers as to what will be needed to make this work on the retail level.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps …

Cattlemen open relief effort for farms and ranches devastated by Midwest flooding

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Livestock

DENVER (June 26, 2008) – The National Cattlemen’s Foundation, in cooperation withthe National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), has launched a disaster relief effort to assist farm and ranch families impacted by catastrophic flooding in the Mississippi River corridor and surrounding areas. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most …

U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 4 Percent

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

The latest Cattle on Feed Report from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistcics service shows four percent fewer cattle are in our nation’s feedlots this month compared to last year.  Report (:30 mp3)  And one analyst said there are a couple of reasons why.  Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers …

Lower Meat Production Forecast for 2009

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Higher feed costs have U.S. forecasters predicting we’ll see lower meat production levels next year.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …

NCBA Preparing Producers for COOL

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Country of Origin Labeling will officially start on September 30th, 2008. So Ashby Green with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is attending the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention this week helping producers with information so they can be ready for it.  Report (1:00mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …