In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we explain why the number of avian influenza cases in the U.S. has begun to decline, look at how some appose a proposal to limit the number of entities on farming operations, and how regulations on drones may delay development. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending June 5th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: 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 …
U.S. Meat Industry Doing Well
The U.S. Meat Export Federation reports U.S. pork exports in April reached the largest monthly volume in more than a year of 200,125 metric tons. U.S. beef exports reached 92,263 metric tons in April, down 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 …
Alabama Legislative Session Comes to an End
The 2015 Alabama legislative session came to an end yesterday. Alabama Agribusiness Council’s Leigha Cauthen explains what happened. 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 Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Canada and Mexico May Soon Request COOL Retaliation
Canada and Mexico later this month will ask a World Trade Organization panel to allow tariffs on some U.S. exports in retaliation for Country of Origin Labeling. Rod Bain has the story. 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 …
Expecting COOL Retaliation
When it comes to Country of Origin Labeling, we’ve heard many times to expect retaliation by Canada and Mexico. Collin Woodall, vice president of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, talks about that pending trade retaliation which will affect more than just beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Farm Equipment Sales Sag as Farmers Tighten Their Belts
When farmers suffer, so do the makers and sellers of farm equipment. Gary Crawford has the story. 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 Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Summer Heat Reducing Number of Avian Influenza Cases
The number of avian influenza cases in the United States has begun to decline. Dr. John Clifford, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) chief veterinary officer, and Dr. David Swayne, with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Southeast Poultry Lab, talk about how the summer heat and sunshine are helping. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Beef Checkoff Rev It Up Challenge Voting Ends Sunday
The beef checkoff’s Rev It Up My ROI Checkoff Challenge has seen many producers sharing their stories, but folks are being reminded now is the time to vote for the winner. 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, …
Digital Beef Campaign Continues
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff,” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Jennifer Houston, vice chair of the Federation of State Beef Councils, says she is pleased with how the Digital Beef Campaign is progressing. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …