Hog slaughter will end 2015 with the second highest level ever, behind 2008. Earlier this month, the weekly hog slaughter was at an all-time high. The fourth quarter of 2016 is expected to have even more hogs than what was seen this year. After reviewing the quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report, Steve Meyer of EMI Analytics says slaughter capacity is …
Southeast AgNet This Week: More Data on Bees; Farm Bureau Convention a Month Away
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a report on data the U.S. Department of Agriculture is gathering about the importance of bee pollination, as well as information on the upcoming Farm Bureau Annual Convention. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Farm Groups Disappointed About Waters of U.S. Rule in Omnibus Spending Bill
Tyron Spearman explains what agriculture groups feel about the passing of the omnibus spending bill and the COOL program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Updating MOOseum
Efforts to update the “MOOseum” located in the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) building in Montgomery continue. ACA Executive Vice President Dr. Billy Powell updates where those efforts stand. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
Florida Beef Council Offers Protein Challenge
Many of us may have indulged a bit more than we probably should have during the holiday season, and if you find yourself in that position, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council offers some great tips on how to better your eating habits in the upcoming year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida …
Georgia Beef Board Feeds UGA Football Players
This time of year many have been busy watching the various college bowl games and thus football is a big part of your plans. And feeding University of Georgia (UGA) football players was something the Georgia Beef Board did this past season, as Will Bentley explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Beef Cattle Prices in Perspective
When it comes to beef cattle prices, it’s important to keep things in perspective. That’s according to CattleFax Market Analyst Lance Zimmerman. As the market begins to transition from record-high levels, there’s still opportunity for cow-calf producers who meet the growing demand for quality. Zimmerman offers the following advice for cattle producers as they navigate the change in cattle prices. …
FDA Requests Comments on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling
Comment Period on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling Extended Until May 10, 2016In direct response to requests from the public, the FDA has extended the comment period for the Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling. The comment period will now end on May 10, 2016. Due to the complexity of this issue, the FDA is …
Even Santa’s Reindeer Need a Veterinarian!
From: American Veterinary Medical Association Being AVMA President certainly has its perks, including the title of Santa’s Official Veterinarian. In addition to providing regular preventive care to Santa’s reindeer, this means examining Rudolph and each of the others in preparation for their special flight around the world. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …
Beef Checkoff is a Good Return on Investment
In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff Chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, Jimmy Maxey, reminds producers how the beef checkoff has performed over the past few years. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle …