Helping Producers Affected by Storms

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock

Some help is on the way to livestock producers who were affected by the recent storms.  Report (:25 wma) 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

USDA Says No Changes with Canadian BSE Case

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Despite another case of BSE in Canada, USDA says no changes will be made to plans of expanding beef trade with that country.  Report (1:00 wma) 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

Ag Secretary Believes in Animal ID

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork

This week in Washington D.C. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns continued to promote Animal identification by saying he believes in such a program.  Report (1:25 wma)  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

Poultry Litter Sampling

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Poultry, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama says poultry litter can be a valuable resource when properly applied as a fertilizer to pasture, hay, small grains and row crops, but to effectively use poultry litter as a fertilizer, nutrient content of the litter must be determined. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef …

GA Producers Benefit from Premise ID

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

Premise registration is something all livestock producers can and will benefit from according to one Alabama state veterinarian.  Report (1:30 wma) 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 Producers Benefit with Watering Facilities

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has information to help livestock producers with both permanent and portable watering facilities.  Report (1:00 wma) 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

Ag Subcommittee’s Hear Views on Concentration

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Farm industry leaders testified before both House & Senate Ag Subcommittee’s this week concerning concentration.  Report (1:45 wma) 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

Smithfield Merger Being Delayed

Randall Weiseman Livestock

Smithfield Foods proposed buyout of Premium Standard farms has been delayed by the Department of Justice.  Report (:40 wma) 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 Ag Groups Fighting Weight Restrictions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

One bill of interest for many producers across Alabama in the state legislature concerns weight limits on trucks and trailers. The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is just one group working hard for agriculture in this fight.  Report (1:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …

GA Looking to Protect ID Info

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Georgia livestock producers are interested in one bill that’s been working it’s way through the state legislature.  Report (1:20 wma) 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