PED Virus Cases Increasing

It’s now been a year since the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus was first identified in the U.S. and the number of cases continue to increase. 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 …

Researchers Look for Heat-Resistant Animal Breeds

Agriculture is facing the challenge of difficult weather conditions, at the same time as the challenge to increase food production to feed a growing world population. 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 …

Mexico Removes Import Restrictions on U.S. Beef

The 30-month cattle age limit that Mexico placed on U/S. beef more than 10 years ago may soon be ending, as the Mexican government is in the process of making regulatory changes that will allow for imports of U.S. beef and beef products derived from cattle of any age. Joe Schuele has more on that story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …

NCBA Member Testifies on COOL in Washington

A National Cattlemen’s Beef Association member from California testified last week before a U.S. House Ag Subcommittee and one of his issues was Country of Origin Labeling. 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 …

New Foods

Old foods find new life in America. Everett Griner explains. 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

Complete Census Data Now Available

The complete and detailed census data is now available from USDA’s 2012 Ag Census. Alabama: Download Audio Florida: Download Audio Georgia: 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 …

ELAP Signup Continues

If you are a producer eligible for one of USDA’s livestock disaster programs, or if you raise livestock, honeybees, or farm raised fish, and suffered losses due to natural disaster, you may be eligible for a USDA emergency assistance program. And there are a variety of web tools and information available for you. With more on that, here’s Rod Bain. …

Many Factors Affecting Livestock Expansion

During last week’s House Ag Subcommittee hearing on the state of the livestock industry here in the U.S., one man noted it will take more than just cheaper feed to fuel a significant expansion of cattle and hog herds in the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …

Florida Governor Scott Requests Major Disaster Declaration

Tallahassee, Fla. – On Monday, May 5, Governor Rick Scott requested federal assistance for Florida communities to assist in recovery from the recent severe weather and flooding event. Governor Scott requested a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance for Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. “After a disaster, our goal is to work as quickly as possible to help communities recover …

Florida Cattlemen Pleased with Legislative Session

Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Sam Ard looks back at the issues they tracked during the 2014 Florida Legislative Session, and how they affected ranchers across the state. 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 …