USDA this week extended the comment period for the agency’s proposed rule regarding revised organic livestock and poultry production standards. The extension comes following a request by the House and Senate Agriculture Committee’s last month. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
NPPC Honors Industry Leader ‘Pig’ Paul
Commemorative Painting Is First In Series Produced By Steel Cow Artist The National Pork Producers Council, at the 28th annual World Pork Expo held here, unveiled a commemorative painting in recognition of the contributions to the U.S. pork industry of Rolland “Pig” Paul. The artwork, titled “Pig Paul” and painted by Iowa artist Valerie Miller, is the first of three …
Alabama Livestock Producers Encouraged to Talk with NRCS
Alabama State Conservationist Ben Malone encourages livestock producers across his state to be in touch with their local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office to make sure they are aware of programs that can help on their operations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Milk Producers Talk GMO’s on Capitol Hill
Congress was back in session this week, and dairy producers and dairy cooperative officials were there to discuss GMO labeling. Politico reports the National Milk Producers Federation members want a bill that establishes a national labeling standard that trumps state laws and sets disclosure standards on foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients. The organization also want to exempt products from …
UF/IFAS Extension Conducting Pasture Management Classes
For those who have grazing livestock, the University of Florida/IFAS Extension is presenting a four part series to help you better understand the fundamental principles of forage production. The “Principles of Pasture Productivity” series will examine some of the key principles of pasture management including Pasture Fertility, Grazing Management, Weed Control and Forage Establishment & Variety Selection. These sessions will …
Another Big Trade Show for Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
Next week, June 14-16, is when the Florida Cattlemen’s Association will hold their 2016 Convention. And according to FCA Director of Field Services, Dusty Holley, they have another big trade show for this year’s event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Butterweed Is a Threat to Livestock
A yellow flower called Butterweed is popping up in hay and wheat fields across a good chunk of the country and it’s poisonous to livestock. A DTN report says the winter annual often pops up in no-till corn and soybean fields. It’s native to the U.S. and is found from Texas east into Alabama and Florida, and up the east …
Georgia Cattlemen to Hold Summer Conference Next Month
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association will once again hold their summer conference, with this years’ event taking place July 28-30 at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. GCA Executive Vice President, Will Bentley, invites producers from across the state to attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Red Meat Exports Lower in April
April exports of American pork and beef were below last year’s volumes. The U.S. Meat Export Federation said the first four months of this year saw beef and pork exports relatively steady with last year’s pace in volume. However, the value of beef and pork exports fell nine and 13 percent, respectively. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Quiviut
It can cost several hundred dollars to wear, but it could be just what one state needs to jump-start its Agriculture. Cathy Isom tells us about Quiviut (kiv-ee-utt), a fiber that said to be softer than cashmere and warmer than wool and won’t make you itch and scratch. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …