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 …
UF/UGA 2008 Corn Silage and Forage Field Day
Gainesville, May 7, 2008: The 2008 Corn Silage and Forage Field Day has been scheduled for Thursday, May 29, 2008, at the UF/IFAS Plant Science and Education Research Unit; Citra, FL. There is no charge for this event, but registrations should be mailed by May 19, 2008, or faxed to Pam Gross at (352) 392-9059, by May 27, 2008, to …
Meat Forecast Updated
From cattle, to hogs, to broilers the numbers have been updated as far as projections for 2008 stand with livestock prices. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
NAIS 840 Tags also Work for COOL
Some have been hearing about and wondering what the 840 tags are. USDA Under Secretary Bruce Knight explains how they will work for both animal identification and for Country of Origin Labeling. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst …
FDA Issues BSE Regulations
The Food & Drug Administration has issued their final regulation concerning cattle materials used for feed all in respect to BSE. Report (1:00 mp3) To learn more click Here Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
USDA asked to Help Pork Industry
Many hog producers are seeing tough times right now due to a variety of reasons and because of this, USDA has been requested to help with some pork purchases. Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, …
No Non-ambulatory Livestock in Food Chain
A petition has been filed with USDA requesting they amend the rules so non-ambulatory animals are not allowed in the meat supply. Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
MCF Found in Commercial Cattle
Something many are not familiar with, wildebeest-associated mailignant catarrhal fever or MCF, has been detected in a cow from a mixed-use operation in Texas. A disease that is not contagious in cattle and poses no threat to humans. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Ag Groups Urging Passage of Korea FTA
Now that South Korea has agreed to start accepting U.S. beef, certain ag groups feel its time to pass the Korea Free Trade Agreement. Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
U.S. Cattle on Feed Up Slightly
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their April 1 Cattle on Feed numbers this afternoon which showed a slight rise over last year at this time. Report (:35 mp3) To see the full report click Here USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …