In order to strengthen the ongoing partnership between the dairy and beef segments of the cattle industry on animal-care issues, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the national beef checkoff’s Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program has announced they will jointly be offering more training opportunities for farmers and ranchers in 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
USDA Seeking Proposals for Wetland Protection Systems
Late last month, USDA announced the establishment of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetland Mitigation Banking Program, made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how this program works. 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 World …
Gulf Coast Agritourism & Ecotourism Business Development Conference
The University of Florida/IFAS continues to be a leader in promoting agritourism in the state and Dr. Jack Payne, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, says those efforts will continue during a big event taking place this week. Download Audio To learn more about the 2016 Gulf Coast Agritourism & Ecotourism Business Development Conference, click here. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Florida Representative Caldwell on Ag Issues
The 2016 Florida legislative session continues to roll along and Southeast AgNet’s Tallahassee intern Alex Lucas had a chance to catch up with House State Affairs Chairman, Representative Matt Caldwell, from Lehigh Acres. They talked about some of the issues being discussed which are important to agriculture in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Georgia Beef Board Preparing for Upcoming Events
Kaytlyn Malia, director of public relations and industry information for the Georgia Beef Board, says the board has been busy preparing for a couple of upcoming events. 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 World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Intern Learning about the Florida Beef Industry
The Florida Beef Council has had an intern working with its staff the past couple of months learning about the beef industry in the state. Winter Ross, who is from Orlando, explains what she’s been doing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Alabama Cattlemen Preparing for Convention and Rodeo
Dr. Billy Powell says the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association staff has been busy preparing for two big events. One of those is their annual convention coming up next week in Birmingham, with the other being the annual SLE Rodeo coming up in March in Montgomery. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Florida Dairy Farmers Launches New Website
A brand new website, floridamilk.com, from the Florida Dairy Farmers has been launched to help tell the stories of Florida’s dairy farming families and the work they do. 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 World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
Kubota’s Geared To Give Program
Last year Kubota Tractor Corporation, in partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition, launched a new program called “Geared To Give” that provides financial support and donates Kubota equipment to U.S. military veterans pursuing a future in farming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
CME Group Again Addresses Volatility in Cattle Markets
Last week, the CME Group announced more steps to address volatility in the cattle markets. Trading hours for livestock will be reduced, and CME officials will review a live cattle delivery point in South Dakota. The CME Group also announced a joint working group with the Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …