Officials Plan for Faster, Smoother Response if Bird Flu Returns

Federal veterinary officials are working on plans to have a faster and smoother response if avian influenza does return this fall. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Lower Gas Prices; UF/IFAS Faculty Funding

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes reports on how lower gas and oil prices are helping farmers and on new funding for University of Florida faculty. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the …

Workshops to be Held in Florida During International Year of Soils

From the University of Florida IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is offering workshops at various research and education centers to celebrate the 2015 International Year of Soils. The workshops, aimed primarily toward high school agriscience and science teachers, are free and open to the public. “The workshops are for any teacher …

Georgia Beef Board Meeting This Week

The Georgia Beef Board is scheduled to meet later this week during the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Summer Conference. Suzanne Bentley has a look at that meeting along with information about a recent meeting she attended to help spread the healthy beef message. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts …

Florida Beef Discussed at Food Industry Event

Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council talks about an event they attended this past weekend where they were able to talk beef with a variety of food industry representatives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Building the Herd Is Good for Alabama Cattle Industry

Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about how recent indications of herd building in the state is good news for the cattle industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage …

Genomic Research to Improve Dairy Production

USDA research is aiding the dairy industry by increased milk production and longer lifespans for animals. Rod Bain has more on the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida …

Nationwide Recall of Aspen Foods Chicken Products Due to Potential Health Risk

From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of certain Aspen Foods stuffed chicken products distributed in Georgia due to potential health risk to consumers. Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) inspectors will be checking retail stores and warehouses to make sure the recalled products have been removed from sale. Here …

New Beef Industry Long-Range Plan Establishes Roadmap for 2016-2020

From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: DENVER (July 18, 2015) – During the 2015 Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Denver this week, 16 beef industry leaders representing every link in the beef value chain presented a plan for meeting aggressive goals to strengthen the beef industry from 2016-2020. The Beef Industry Long Range Plan Task Force has been meeting since …

Farm Bureau Convention Planned for Orlando

Registration for the 2016 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show in Orlando will open in October. The convention will be held January 10-12 with pre-convention events the two days before. AFBF convention specialist John Hawkins says Orlando gives the event a family atmosphere to enjoy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …