12 Public, Private Universities Calling for Increased Federal Investment in Agricultural Research

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Seeds, Specialty Crops

From the University of Florida/IFAS: By: Samantha Grenrock WASHINTON, D.C. – The University of Florida and 12 other prominent research institutions in the United States joined the SoAR Foundation today in calling for a surge in federal support of food and agricultural science. “Retaking the Field,” the report released by this coalition, highlights recent scientific innovations and illustrates how U.S. …

Florida Beef Council Learns about Beef Tenderness Project

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

The Florida Beef Council recently learned more about a project through the University of Florida/IFAS which is designed to see how genetic markers can be used to increase the accuracy of predicting beef tenderness. All thanks to the Beef Checkoff. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …

Cage Free Egg Production on a Rapid Rise

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Poultry

The nation’s egg industry is in the process of making what one industry leader calls “an unprecedented transition”. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida Cattlemen’s Convention and Trade Show Starts Today

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show officially kicks off today at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. The opening general session will be at 1:00 today with the big trade show opening at 4:00 this evening. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …

Farm Credit Beginning Farmer Loans up 12 Percent

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Farm Credit made nearly 80,000 new loans to beginning farmers and ranchers last year totaling nearly $13 billion. The Farm Credit Administration says the number of loans made to beginning producers increased by Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

Milk Prices Enjoying a Higher Trend

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Milk prices celebrated June Dairy Month last week by enjoying a higher price trend. Brian Doherty of Stewart Peterson says the higher milk prices could be in part due to fund money looking for a new investment spot. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …

Lower Forecast for Red Meat and Poultry Production

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

According to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Report from USDA, the Livestock, Poultry and Dairy section indicates the forecast for total red meat and poultry production in 2016 and 2017 is lowered from last month, largely as higher feed prices dampen the rate of production growth. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …

Florida Cattlemen’s Association Invites Ranchers to Convention

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show officially kicks off tomorrow at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. And the Association invites ranchers from across the state to not only take part in the convention, but also become a part of the association. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …

Florida FFA and Cattlemen Holding Convention’s This Week

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

This will be a busy week in the state of Florida, as both the Florida FFA Association and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association will be holding their own annual conventions. The Florida FFA Association State Convention and Expo starts today and runs through Friday at the Caribe Royale in Orlando. The Florida Cattlemen’s Convention & Trade Show starts Tuesday and runs …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending June 10, 2016

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about cost-share assistance payments coming to cotton producers, how wild pigs have become an issue in many states, acreage reporting, Quiviut Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …