On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program and the partnership between the state and private agricultural operations to protect Florida’s natural resources while allowing Ag operations to continue. Download Audio To learn more about the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, click here. You can follow Florida …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market reports for the week ending June 17th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle …
Pork Industry Researching Antibiotic-Resistance Gene
The origin of a dangerous antibiotic-resistance gene, now identified in both pigs and a human is a mystery, according to the chief veterinarian for the National Pork Producers Council. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle …
U.S. Meat Industry Represents $1.02 Trillion in Economic Output
A new study shows the U.S. meat and poultry industry accounts for $1.02 trillion in total economic output or 5.6 percent of gross domestic product. The analysis, commissioned by the North American Meat Institute, found the meat and poultry industry is responsible for 5.4 million jobs and $257 billion in wages. The report says not only does the meat and …
Lawsuit over Pork Slogan Continues This Summer
The legal battle over the slogan “The Other White Meat” may get going again this summer in the courts. The National Pork Producers Council will continue to fight for a slogan that’s gained 300 percent in value and is widely recognized across the U.S. A report in DTN says the concern is growing that all checkoff programs could be in …
Florida State Vet Gives Update on Bronson Lab
The Florida Cattlemen’s Convention wraps up this evening as folks from across the state have been on hand for the annual event. One person there was Dr. Michael Short, Florida state veterinarian and director of the Division of Animal Industry, with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. He gave an update on the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. …
Altosid IGR is the Right Choice for Your Cattle
When it comes horn fly control, choose the product that’s effective, economical and convenient. Phillip Jaquith, regional sales manager with Central Life Sciences, hopes this year you will feed Altosid® IGR to your herd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
Cattle Producers Need to Keep an Eye on RCRA
We continue looking at some of the various regulatory issues that the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and others in the ag industry, are dealing with. And according to Scott Yager, NCBA Environmental Counsel, one of those is RCRA, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …
Final Day of 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
It’s the final day of the 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. One person who has been involved in this year’s event is Buzz Eaves, chairperson of the Florida Grazing Lands Coalition. Southeast AgNet’s Lizzie Horton talked with him about some of the issues discussed during their meeting held this week. …
NCBA President Speaks to Florida Cattlemen
Day two of the 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show continues at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. One of the speakers this morning was National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President, Tracy Brunner. Southeast AgNet’s Josh McGill caught up with him to talk about issues affecting cattlemen across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …