Direction Set for Beef Checkoff in Alabama

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association board of directors recently approved its 2017 Beef Checkoff marketing plan. In the weekly beef checkoff report, Erin Beasley says this allocates monies for both the national and state checkoffs. 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 …

Kubota Hay Tools Performing for End Users

When it comes to hay and forage tools, Kubota has a lineup that is becoming very popular. Dave Palmer, senior product manager of Kubota hay and forage products, talks about that lineup and how it all started. Download Audio To learn more about the Kubota hay tool lineup, go to Kubota.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Chicken Prices

Everett Griner talks about chicken prices following other meats in today’s Agri View. 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 Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …

Continuing to Address Market Volatility

Last December, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) hosted a meeting with producer-members to identify ways to address the concern of market volatility as a result of high-frequency trading. And after hearing concerns from membership nationwide, NCBA instituted a working group with the CME Group to address volatility in the cattle markets. According to Colin Woodall, NCBA senior vice president …

NMPF Tools Help Dairy Farmers Enrolling in MPP

Here’s a reminder for dairy producers that the deadline to enroll in the Margin Protection Program (MPP) for Dairy for coverage in 2017 is December 16, and the National Milk Producers Federation has a tool on its Margin Protection Program website, futurefordairy.com, with materials to assist producers considering enrollment in the third year of the federal dairy safety net program. …

Cuba Still Very Challenging for U.S. Meat Exports, but Opportunities Emerging

With diplomatic relations restored between the U.S. and Cuba and some travel and trade restrictions being eased, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) recently sent a couple of staff members to Cuba to examine current market conditions. Which according to a story from Joe Schuele, is still very challenging. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Latest Information to Help Improve Cattle Operations

Leading authorities in the cattle industry will be sharing their experience and knowledge in Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 2017, offering cattlemen and women practical information that can be turned into profit-building ideas at the 24th annual Cattlemen’s College. The event, which kicks off the 2017 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, has become the cattle industry’s …

Alabama NRCS Working to Help Producers during Drought

The drought, and lack of water for livestock has many producers in Alabama concerned right now. And USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is very aware of the situation. Here’s Alabama State Conservationist Ben Malone. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

U.S. Beef Cuts Doing Well in Asia

During the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) strategic planning conference, USMEF members received an update on how meats cuts were doing in various areas we export to. And according to Joel Haggard, USMEF senior vice president for the Asian-Pacific, U.S. beef exports are doing well in that region. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Turkey Production Almost Back to Normal after Bird Flu Outbreak

Now that Thanksgiving is here, some wonder what the situation is for U.S. turkey production after last year’s avian influenza. Crawford has a story to help answer that question. 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 …