Retailers are Important to Spreading the Beef Message

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by your beef checkoff, we have Mike Dee from Pickens County, Alabama. He talks about the importance of training retailers who sell beef to consumers everyday. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

Florida Researcher Pleased with Smutgrass Control Efforts

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

According to Yoana Newman, smutgrass is in 70% of pastures across Florida so a real problem for many. But the University of Florida Forage Extension Specialist has information about alternative practices they have been researching to help control the weed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Florida Man is Region 2 Beef Cook-off Winner

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The Beef Checkoff has announced the regional winners in the 2013 National Beef Cook-Off Contest, as each of the seven region winners receives a $1,500 cash prize. From the Southeast Region 2, the winner was Harold Cohen from Hollywood, Florida. His recipe was Tuscan Burgers & Avocado-Tomato Spread. To see his recipe CLICK HERE. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

Alabama Beef 101 Program Held Today

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Getting the beef message out to those who work with it was the main reason for a Beef 101 event today in Auburn. Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said they were pleased with the way it went. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Pro-Start Learning More about Florida Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council talks about their work with Pro-Start teachers and their efforts of developing ways of getting more beef cuts in front of their students. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Georgia Beef Board at Jr. Cattlemen Event

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Last week the Georgia Beef Board took part in the annual Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Association Field Day, as Suzanne Black said it was a fun experience for all. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

EPA Denies Requests for Information

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

The Environmental Protection Agency, in response to a lawsuit concerning the release of personal and private information about farmers, has decided for now to deny the most recent requests for that information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

NRCS Programs Depend on Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Acting Chief for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Jason Weller, says the Farm Bill is critical to implement the various conservation programs for landowners here in the Southeast and across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Groups Come Together to Contest COOL Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, General, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Eight organizations representing both the U.S. and Canadian meat and livestock industries, filed a lawsuit to block the mandatory Country of Origin Labeling rule finalized by USDA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …

Senate Looking at Proposed Smithfield Sale

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Livestock, Pork

There are concerns by some about the possible sale of Smithfield Foods to a China company, and that includes the Senate Ag Committee who met last week to discuss it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …