Not All are Happy with Energy Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

While some are applauding passage of the Energy Bill, many in the livestock industry are not and continue to oppose the measure.  Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

AL Cattle Looking for Grass

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

The Alabama Forage Conference took place last week in Troy where producers from all over attended to learn the latest information in forages. And a NRCS Conservation Agronomist said that included ways to keep their cattle fed this winter.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …

Trying to Keep Cattle Fed

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

University of Florida Extension Agronomist Dr. David Wright was one of the speakers at last week’s Alabama Forage Conference as he looked at ways cattle producers can work to ensure feed for their animals in years like this one.  Report (2:00 mp3)  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …

Pork Nutrition Information Available

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

Pork producers can now access a new website to find information about improving production efficiencies, which includes optimizing feed costs.  Report (1:00 mp3)   To learn more, click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Livestock & Dairy Disaster Program Sign-ups Continue

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

The administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency, Teresa Lasseter, updates where things stand with the LCP, LIP, and DDAP III program signups which are still underway.  Report (1:30 mp3) To learn more on any of those programs, click Here, then click on “Disaster Assistance Programs.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …

GA Appoints Carter Black as New State Veterinarian

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Effective December 15th, Dr. Carter Black will officially take over as the State Veterinarian in Georgia filling the vacancy of Dr. Lee Myers.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

AL to Meet About Garrett Coliseum

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

A meeting is coming up in a couple of weeks in Montgomery, Alabama to further discuss funding for the proposed updates to Garrett Coliseum.  Report (:50 mp3)   Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

NPPC & NCBA Pleased with Passage of Peru FTA

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Both the National Pork Producers Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are pleased with the Senate’s passage of the Peru Free Trade Agreement.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …

Congressmen Against LCP Eligibility

Randall Weiseman Livestock

There is a group of Congressmen who want to see changes by USDA concerning eligibilty requirements for the Livestock Compensation Program.  Report (:55 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Auburn Equestrian & Beef Center Plans

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Work continues towards a new equestrian center to be built on the Auburn University Campus, and plans towards changes with the beef center are also being looked at.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …