We told you recently that Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Dr. Billy Powell had announced he would be leaving that post next year. But there are various other staff changes taking place in the association, as Dr. Powell explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Communicating about the Georgia Beef Checkoff
Over the past couple of weeks, staff members with the Georgia Beef Board have attended various events talking with producers about their beef checkoff. In the weekly beef checkoff report, Kaytlyn Malia says the board has been able to talk with quite a few people. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Japan Moving Forward with TPP
Japan’s parliament Friday ratified the Trans-Pacific Partnership despite the deals likely dismissal by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The Wall Street Journal called the move by Japan a “mostly symbolic step” because of Trump’s opposition to the trade agreement. Trump repeated campaign promises in a video last month saying he would Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Most U.S. Farms are Family Operated
A new report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture released last week shows 99 percent of U.S. farms were family farms in 2015. Family farms, according to USDA, are classified as a farm where the principal operator and his or her relatives owned the majority of the business. The report shows that small family farms—those with less than $350,000 in …
Meat Exporters Facing Regulatory Challenges in the Philippines
Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, the Philippine Department of Agriculture issued a new decree that has created challenges for meat exporters. Joe Schuele has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
Is the Expansion in the Beef Sector Over?
Many analysts are wondering if current trends in the beef cattle industry are pointing to an end to the expansion phase. Gary Crawford has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market reports for the week ending December 9th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
USDA Designates 10 More Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt, Columbia, Cook, Grady, Irwin, Thomas and Tift counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Georgia also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their …
USDA Designates 3 More Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Baldwin, Conecuh and Escambia counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to losses and damages caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in Butler, Clarke, Covington, Mobile and Monroe counties in Alabama also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Farmers …
Deadline Nearing for Dairy Farmers to Enroll in MPP
A few weeks ago, USDA extended the deadline for dairy producers to enroll in the Margin Protection Program (MPP) for Dairy, but that extension deadline is nearing as enrollment must be completed by December 16. MPP provides financial assistance to participating dairy producers when the margin, or the difference between the price of milk and feed costs, falls below Sponsored …