The Alabama Forage and Grassland Conference is underway in Eufaula, Alabama.This year’s theme is “Forward Thinking with Forage Systems,” and there has been a good turnout, with several newcomers. Speakers include Dr. Dennis Hancock from the University of Georgia, Dr. Gary Lacefield from the University of Kentucky, Dr. Jose Debeux from the University of Florida and Dr. Kim Mullenix of …
Many Producers Get BQA Certified for Free
During the recent free Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification period, more than 2,300 producers from across the country became BQA certified. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
October Meat Exports Show Improvement
U.S. pork and beef exports in October edged higher than the previous month but were still down from a year ago. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Avian Flu-No Small Problem
Everett Griner tells us what poultry officials are doing in an attempt to keep back-yard poultry safe from the spread of avian flu in today’s Agri View. Science is likely to find a way to control avian bird flu in the near future. One serious concern is the co-operation of backyard poultry owners. Many who maintain a dozen or fewer …
Pleased with Beef Farm to Fork Tours
In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Cliff Coddington from Bradenton, Florida is one producer who has seen the success with Farm to Fork tours and is pleased these opportunities are being made available through the beef checkoff. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored …
USDA Designates 13 Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Producers in Surrounding States
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 13 counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by excessive rainfall, winds, and flooding that occurred during the period of Sept. 1 through Nov. 20, 2015. Those counties are: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Urging U.S. Senate to Repeal COOL
When it comes to the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling rule, earlier this week the World Trade Organization did announce they were authorizing Canada and Mexico to assess over $1 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products. Chase Adams was able to talk with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, as they discussed the next …
CME Adjusting Cattle Futures Because of COOL
The CME Group, home of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange where U.S. cattle contracts are traded, will require that all cattle delivered against live cattle contracts must be born and raised solely in the United States. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
Avian Influenza Confirmed in Oregon Duck
Many in the poultry industry had been hoping we could get through the fall and winter months with no signs of avian influenza, but USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed that Eurasian H5 avian influenza was found in the genetic material collected from a wild duck in Oregon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
Southeast AgNet This Week: WTO Decision on COOL; Hours of Service in Highway Bill
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes the World Trade Organization’s decision on Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), as well as as story on how hours of service are affected by a new federal highway bill. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …