Ag in Review for the Week Ending January 23, 2015

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have a story concerning changes in contamination standards and changes in how our poultry products are tested for contamination, we look at some key priorities for cattle producers this legislative session, and talk about new videos that have been produced to help teach those interested how to farm. …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending January 23rd, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

New Videos Teach How to Farm

New videos have been produced to help teach those interested how to farm. Cindy Zimmerman has the story. Download Audio More about these new videos can be found at www.fooddialogues.com. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

Putnam: ‘Think Big, Act Boldly’ on Water, Land

By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 22, 2015………. Florida lawmakers, who received a directive from voters in November to increase spending to protect water sources and sensitive lands, were told to “think big and act boldly” by the state agriculture commissioner on Thursday. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam told members of the House State Affairs …

Northwest Florida Beef Conference is February 11

The 30th annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show will be held on Wednesday, February 11th, at the Jackson County Agriculture Conference Center in Marianna. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance …

Alabama Water Issues Included in Grazing Research

Research efforts in grazing management are ongoing at Auburn University. Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist Kim Mullinex explains. Download Audio More information is available at alabamabeefsystems.com. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay …

COOL Coalition Calls for Immediate Action

As part of the COOL Reform Coalition a number of groups, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, have signed onto a letter to Congress asking for immediate action to assure U.S. compliance with international trade obligations. Download Audio To read the entire letter and see which groups signed on to it go to coolreform.com/our-message-to-congress. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts …

Study Confirms COOL Does Not Affect Price of Cattle Exports to U.S.

A new study released Thursday by Auburn University professor Dr. Robert Taylor shows Country-of-Origin Labeling did not cause the declines in livestock exports to the United States, which coincided with a substantial global economic downturn that sapped demand for more expensive meat products. Download Audio To see a PowerPoint presentation of the study’s findings click here. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud …

Georgia Agribusiness Council Annual Meeting and Legislative Breakfast

Georgia’s General Assembly is underway for 2015 and Bryan Tolar, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, says they are once again watching issues of concern to the ag sector. Download Audio More information about the upcoming GAC Annual Meeting and State Legislative Breakfast can be found at ga-agribusiness.org. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Comment Deadline on EQIP is February 10

For those interested in making comments on how to improve the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, here’s a reminder you have until February 10 to do so. Download Audio To make a comment go to www.regulations.gov. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida …