COOL to Include Grace Period

We are now less than 3 months from the implementation of Country of Origin Labeling, and while many are worried about being ready for the September 30th start date, Ag Secretary Ed Schafer says there will be a six-month grace period once it starts.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …

FL Preparing for COOL

Many are concerned about COOL starting in just a few months, but Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson wants producers to realize what a benefit this could be to their operations.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …

AL Opens New Diagnostic Lab

A brand new and larger diagnostic lab is now open and running in Boaz, Alabama.  Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong 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 …

GA Urging Protection of Horses from EEE

The Georgia Department of Agriculture is urging horse owners across the state to vaccinate their animals to protect them from EEE.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …

Hog Numbers Still Increasing

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 Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

FL Cattle Practices Changing for Long-term

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

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 Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong 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 …

Possible Better Times for Sheep Industry

According to a recent report the U.S. sheep industry could possibly see better times ahead.  Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong 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 …

Another Case of BSE in Canada

For the third time in three years Canada has confirmed another case of BSE.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong 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 …

Preparing Producers & Retailers for COOL

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 Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …