U.S. Pork Export Growth Continues

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

Pork exports numbers continue to grow.  Report :30 wma) 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 Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026

USDA Expands National Poultry Improvement Program

Randall Weiseman Poultry

USDA has announced an interim rule that expands the National Poultry Improvement Program, a voluntary cooperative federal, state and industry program designed to prevent the spread of poultry diseases in commercial poultry operations. Under the rule, USDA will provide 100 percent indemnity for specified costs associated with eradication of H5 and H7 LPAI at commercial poultry operations that participate in …

UGA Hosting Animal Waste Roundtable

Randall Weiseman Livestock

Those interested in learning the latest concerning animal waste in Georgia is invited to a roundtable discussion coming up October 3rd in Athens.  Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

Promoting a Voluntary Animal ID Program

Randall Weiseman Livestock

  U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns continues to promote Animal Identification, saying it is and will continue to be a voluntary program.  Report (1:00 wma) 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, …

Clearing Up Misconceptions of Animal ID

Randall Weiseman Livestock

  USDA Secretary for Marketing & Regulatory Programs, Bruce Knight, is determined to make sure all producers understand all the issues of the Animal ID Program.  Report (1:00 wma) 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 …

Smithfield to Acquire Premium Standard Farms

Randall Weiseman Livestock

A merger was announced Monday morning between Smithfield Foods and Premium Standard Farms.  Report (1:00 wma) 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 Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

AL Looking to Update Garrett Coliseum

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Livestock

Many invloved with showing horses and livestock know how Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery is showing it’s age, but work is underway to hopefully fix that.  Report (1:30 wma) 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 …

Horse Slaughter Ban May be the Beginning

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Livestock

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is concerned about the recent approval of the horse slaughter ban in the House.  Report (1:20 wma) 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 …

House Approves Horse Slaughter Ban

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock

On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives did vote to ban horse slaughter.  Report (1:10 wma) 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 Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …