A quick highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast features reports from this week’s adverse weather, some citrus funding and a trip to the movies. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending May 2nd, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2014— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the updated 2012 Census of Agriculture data: “The Census results reiterate the continued need for policies that help grow the rural economy from the middle out. The data illustrate the power of USDA efforts to grow the economy and strengthen infrastructure in rural America, create new market …
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture on Release of the Ag Census
Montgomery, AL – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the highly-anticipated final results of the 2012 Census of Agriculture. This data provides national, state and county data that are only collected and reported every five years as part of the Census of Agriculture. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan stated, “The release …
Georgia Cattlemen Pleased with Spring Tour
A group of cattle producers from Georgia recently took part in what was called a “Tour of the Heartland.” It was the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association annual spring tour, something that both Carolyn Gazda from Athens and Justin Gilliard, from Coffee County, Georgia were very pleased with. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
Florida Cattlemen Accepting Bulls for Annual Sale
Dusty Holley with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association wants to remind folks they are looking to get donations in as soon as possible for the annual bull sale which will be held in just a few weeks during the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …
Still Assessing Damage to Alabama Poultry Industry
The storms from this past week have left a mess for many poultry farmers in Alabama, some much worse than others. Ray Hilburn, Associate Director of the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association, gives us a preliminary assessment of how the industry has been affected. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …
USDA Announces New Landmark Conservation Initiatives
ORRTANNA, Pa., May 1, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that applications are now being accepted for new, landmark conservation initiatives created by the 2014 Farm Bill. The programs will provide up to $386 million to help farmers restore wetlands, protect working agriculture lands, support outdoor recreation activities and boost the economy. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …
U.S. Court of Appeals to Hear COOL Case May 19
A lawsuit was filed by meat and livestock groups in the U.S., Canada and Mexico challenging USDA’s rule that requires country of origin labeling for meat products. And the U.S. Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear that case on May 19. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
TTIP Negotiations Delayed by SPS Issues
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says disagreements regarding sanitary and phytosanitary standards are delaying U.S.-EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …