CME Group officials last week indicated the group is considering switching to a cash settlement process for its live cattle futures. Traders continue to complain to CME regarding the extreme volatility in the live cattle futures, and are looking to CME group to bring some control back to the market. Sharp declines in price last fall led to the scrutiny. …
Chickens Social Media
Cathy Isom tells us about a new way to keep track of Chickens from across the country. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. 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 …
Georgia Middle School Named Top FFA Chapter
From the National FFA Organization: INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016/National FFA Organization) – The National FFA Organization named its top chapters today during the 89th National FFA Organization & Expo. Outstanding Middle School: Madison County Middle FFA of Georgia Model of Excellence: Yelm FFA of Washington Student Development: Bullard FFA of Texas Chapter Development: Omak FFA of Washington Community Development: …
2016 Southeastern Hay Contest Awards Announced
The 2016 Southeastern Hay Contest awards were announced this week during the annual Sunbelt Ag Expo. According to Dr. Dennis Hancock with the University of Georgia, they had 269 entries this year. 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, …
Florida NRCS EQIP Signup Deadline is Friday
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is reminding landowners across the state that Friday, October 21st is the signup deadline for 2017 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. 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 …
Alabama Landowners Reminded NRCS Signup Deadline is Friday
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind landowners that Friday, October 21st is the signup batching date for 2017 funding for various conservation programs. . 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 …
Final Day for 2016 Sunbelt Ag Expo
It’s the final day for the 2016 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. People from across the Southeast and the nation have been able to learn more about the latest innovations in agriculture. Tyron Spearman has a look at some of the news coming out of this year’s event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Livestock Market Manager Sees Benefits of BQA
Beef and dairy producers are being reminded to take advantage of free online BQA certification which continues until November 13th. And in our weekly “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, Carl McKettrick with the Arcadia Stockyards in Arcadia, Florida, sees the benefits of being BQA certified. Download Audio Sponsored …
2017 Outlook for Beef Cattle Producers
An increase in production of all types of meat next year could spell another decline in average cattle prices. Gary Crawford 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 To Researchers …
Wednesday Lineup at Sunbelt Ag Expo
It’s day two for the 2016 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. Many folks were on hand yesterday for the opening day to see the various demonstrations and displays. Tyron Spearman looks at a few of the events coming up for day two. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …