In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about the importance of animal traceability for meat exports, how climate change may actually be producing better wine, the latest trend in farmland values, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
Animal Traceability Important for Meat Exports
The mission of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is to increase the value and profitability of the U.S. beef, pork and lamb industries by enhancing demand for their products in export markets through a dynamic partnership of all stakeholders. One issue we hear about from time to time is animal traceability. So I asked USMEF Senior Vice President for …
Wal-Mart Shifting to 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs by 2025
The world’s largest retail chain will transition to cage-free eggs by 2025. 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 Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …
RCPP Funds Available in Alabama
Alabama State Conservationist Ben Malone, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), reminds those interested that partner proposals are being accepted until May 10 for funding of projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). 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 …
NFREC Beef/Forage Day is April 15
The University of Florida’s North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) will hold their Beef/Forage Day this coming Friday, April 15th near Greenwood, Florida. Registration begins at 8:30am central time with the program starting at 9:00. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
Georgia State Vet Update on Avian Influenza
Back in January, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed highly pathogenic H7N8 avian influenza in a few commercial turkey flocks in Indiana. And poultry producers across the country were once again warned about the possible outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. But Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Cobb says other than those cases in Indiana almost three months …
One Week Left for Free Online BQA Certification
There is only one week remaining for beef and dairy producers to become Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified for free online. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. will pick up the $25-$50 online training fee for every person who signs up for BQA training by April 15th. Melissa Jackson has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Scott Signs ‘Legacy Florida’ for Everglades, Springs
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 7, 2016………. Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday signed a bill known as “Legacy Florida” that opens a tap of cash to help restore the Everglades, the state’s natural springs and Lake Apopka. The measure (HB 989), which was a priority of legislative leaders and had the support …
ACA Offers $1,000 Reward for Aide in Mid State Stockyards Cattle Theft Investigation
From the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association: MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the man who stole 18 head of cattle from Mid State Stockyards during the early morning hours of April 6. As a member of the ACA, Mid State Stockyards in Letohatchee falls under …
NCBA to Hold Legislative Conference
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association will hold their Legislative Conference next week in Washington, D.C. The event is an opportunity for producers to spend some time meeting with key congressional and agency influencers to discuss issues of importance to the industry. Colin Woodall, NCBA vice president of government affairs, says they are excited about the annual event. Download Audio Sponsored …