A decision on whether or not a lawsuit against the Beef Checkoff can continue will be issued at an “unannounced future date.” A federal judge heard arguments for 55 minutes this week from attorneys representing R-CALF and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about the Beef Checkoff program, according to Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
USDA Designates 4 More Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Coosa, Cullman, Fayette and Sumter counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Alabama also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. …
USDA Designates Levy County in Florida as a Primary Natural Disaster Area
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Levy County in Florida as a primary natural disaster area due to damage and losses caused by Hurricane Hermine that occurred on Sep. 1, 2016, through Sep. 2, 2016. Farmers and ranchers in Alachua, Citrus, Dixie, Gilchrist and Marion counties in …
Florida to Hold Natural Resource Meeting about Farm Bill Programs
In an effort to assist agricultural producers in meeting their land management goals while protecting our natural resources, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida will hold a State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting on November 15th in Gainesville. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …
Private Landowners Important to Gulf Coast Restoration Strategy
A three year strategy was announced last month in the recovery efforts along the gulf coast from the effects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The plan is to improve water quality and ecosystem health along the five state region, and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama will be involved in the effort. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
University of Florida/IFAS Range Cattle REC in Ona Celebrates 75 Years
A good crowd of ranchers, UF/IFAS faculty and others were on hand for the 75th anniversary celebration of the University of Florida/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center in Ona today. Southeast AgNet’s Kelsey Fry talked with center director John Arthington about the center. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …
U.S. Ambassador Still Hoping for TPP Passage This Year
Getting Congress to take up and pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement this year is the top priority of many organizations, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and National Pork Producers Council. While some feel it could be considered during the “lame duck” session, or after the November 8 election and the end of the year, others are not so …
Southeast Pastures Suffering
Dry conditions in this part of the country continue to affect pastures, especially across parts of Alabama and Georgia. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at trouble spots in the latest nationwide pasture and rangeland condition report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
Animal Agriculture Alliance Alarmed by Unlawful Activity
The Animal Agriculture Alliance released information this week that they were extremely alarmed by the recent actions of the radical animal rights group, Direct Action Everywhere. Last week the group released video footage it claims was obtained during “stealth visits” to a California egg farm. But according to Hannah Thompson with the Animal Ag Alliance, the group did not seek …
Alabama Students Getting BQA Certified Online for Free
The online certification process for the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program is actually being offered for free right now, thanks to Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. And in our weekly “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says they are really promoting this free …