Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 11, 2016

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at continuing efforts to fight the EPA, another possible avenue to help cotton farmers, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here is the Alabama and Georgia cattle market report for the week ending March 11th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement Passage of Land and Water Conservation Bill

The 2016 Florida Regular Legislative Session ended at 6:45pm Friday after the House and Senate passed an $82.3 billion budget and a flurry of other bills From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding the Florida Legislature’s passage of House Bill 989, a bill …

Challenge 2050 Project

The University of Florida/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences proudly offers the Global Leadership & Change Certificate, for undergraduates at any level or degree program focused on the challenges associated with a growing population predicted to exceed nine billion by the year 2050. UF’s new president, Kent Fuchs (Fox), is excited about this Challenge 2050 opportunity for students. Download …

Red Meat and Poultry Production Forecast Raised

USDA released their monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report this week, and in the Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy section, the 2016 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised from last month, as higher forecast first-quarter broiler and turkey production more than offsets small reductions in beef and pork. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Avian Flu…Again?

Everett Griner talks about a new case of Avian Flu in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …

Pleased with Results of NRCS Programs in Alabama

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist in Alabama, Ben Malone, knows there have been many programs implemented in his state over the years which have worked to improve our natural resources and environment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

Working on Issues Affecting Cattle Producers

Landowners and cattle producers across the country continue to face issues that seem to continuously come down from the Environmental Protection Agency. And Chairman of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Policy Division, Jennifer Houston, says whether it’s the Waters of the U.S. rule, dust or whatever, their efforts to fight EPA continue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

TPP Levels the Playing Field for Agriculture

A report was released last month by Third Way concerning the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and how the trade deal handles agriculture since almost half of our exports head to TPP countries. Jay Chittooran, Policy Advisor for the Economic Program at Third Way, explains who they are and why they are looking at TPP. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Beef Quality Assurance is a Valuable Program

In this week’s “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, Lindsay Wiggins from Clewiston, Florida encourages producers who are not BQA certified to go through the program. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …