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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …