AL Officials Get Animal ID Update

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Some state officials from Alabama were in Kansas City last week to get the latest information concerning animal identification.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

FMD Issues Promote Traceability

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

At last weeks’ ID/INFO Expo, USDA’s Dr. John Clifford spoke about traceability issues with the animal identification system and how foot & mouth disease is just one concern and reason why it’s so important.  Report (1:30 mp3)   Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

Livestock Industry Needs Traceability

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

USDA Under Secretary for Marketing & Regulatory Programs, Bruce Knight, spoke at this week’s ID/INFO Expo in Kansas City and said the livestock industry needs traceability.  Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …

ID Info on Export Verification Program

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

One of the speakers at the ID/INFO Expo underway in Kansas City this week was Samantha Simon, who talked about the export verification program.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

ID/INFO EXPO Starts Today

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Traceabaility needs for animal agriculture will be the main topic at this week’s ID/INFO Expo underway in Kansas City, Mo.  Report (1:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

Livestock Disaster Program Signup Announced

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

USDA has announced the signup date and details for the livestock disaster program to help producers who had losses due to natural disasters the past 3 years.  Report (1:00 mp3) To learn more, Click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Planting Summer Grasses for Feed

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

The drought has really cut the amount of feed available for livestock producers, and due to this some are looking at trying something extra to help secure more feed for this winter.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Trying to Keep FMD Out

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Foot and Mouth Disease is not something we’ve had in the United States for many years, but efforts are underway to help make sure it doesn’t come again.  Report (1:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

July Egg Production

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Poultry

The latest report on egg production from USDA’s Agricultural Statistics service shows July egg production in Georgia was down one percent from a year ago and hatch of egg-type chicks was down one percent. Report (:30 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

FL Reminds Horse Owners to Vaccinate

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Livestock

West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis are not to be taken lightly, so Florida Department of Agriculture officials want to remind horse owners to make sure vaccinations are being kept up to date for their animals.  Report (1:30 mp3) To learn more Click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …