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 Helps to Support …
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 …
Hoping Congress Does Not Wait to Pass TPP
While the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal has been reached by the member nations, we are all waiting for U.S. congressional approval. But there are some who feel that beings this is an election year, not much action is expected until after all of that is done. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, Phillip Seng, hopes that is …
Florida Beef Teaching Unit Site Work Underway
The 52nd Florida Dairy Production Conference took place today in Gainesville, as a good crowd was on hand for the annual event. Southeast AgNet’s Josh McGill was there and had a chance to catch up with Dr. Geoff Dahl, Chair of the Department Animal Sciences at the University of Florida, who gave him an update on the beef teaching unit …
Beef Quality Assurance is a Point of Pride
In this week’s “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, Sabrina McKinney from Autaugaville, Alabama, encourages producers who have not gone through the BQA certification process to do so. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of $15 million to help eligible conservation partners leverage local investments to provide technical assistance and financial resources for wetlands protection and improvements on private and Tribal agricultural lands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Students Compete for Best in Beef at Annual Alabama Beef Cook-off
From the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association: Beef was in the spotlight as young culinary enthusiasts across Alabama convened at Carver High School in Montgomery on Saturday, April 2nd for the 55th Annual Junior and Senior High School Beef Cook-off, sponsored by the Beef Checkoff program and Alabama CattleWomen’s Association (ACWA). Forty students qualified to compete in Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
There Is Interest in Agricultural Careers
A recent survey conducted for Land O’Lakes indicated very low interest in college grads pursuing a career in agriculture. But according to Eric Spell, AgCareers.com president, the company is seeing a very different trend, noting a 33 percent increase in the number of visits to its website in the last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to …