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
USDA is proposing a complete ban on downer cattleĂ‚Â for food use, something Agriculture Secretary Ed Scahfer said is needed.Ă‚Â ReportĂ‚Â (1:00 mp3)Ă‚Â Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …
NCBA President Pleased with Trade Deals
From beef schedule to soon start heading for South Korea, to live cattle moving into Mexico, NCBA President Andy GrosetaĂ‚Â is pleased with the latest boosts to the U.S. cattle industry.Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …
Rethinking Renewable Fuels Mandates
There are some on Capitol Hill who are beginning toĂ‚Â change their thoughts about the renewable fuels mandateĂ‚Â due to how it’s affecting livestock producers across the country. ReportĂ‚Â (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
FL-GA Corn Silage & Forage Field Day
The 2008 Corn Silage and Forage Field day will be held May 29th in Citra, Florida which isĂ‚Â a joint venture between the University of Florida and University of Georgia. ReportĂ‚Â (1:00 mp3) The 2008 Corn Silage and Forage Field Day will be held at the UF/IFAS Plant Science and Education Research Unit inĂ‚Â Citra, FL. There is no charge for this event, …
AL Economist on Managing Feed Costs
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. ReportĂ‚Â (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …
NCBA President Concerned About Animal Abuse
The eight states which make upĂ‚Â Region II of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are meeting today and tomorrow in Columbus, Georgia andĂ‚Â 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.Ă‚Â ReportĂ‚Â (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. ReportĂ‚Â (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
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 workĂ‚Â for bothĂ‚Â animal identification and for Country of Origin Labeling. ReportĂ‚Â (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …