Livestock are Important to Preserving the Land

As we celebrate Earth Day 2013, here is a note from University of Georgia Forage Extension Specialist Dennis Hancock. If you can, take 20 minutes to watch the video on the link he provides as it really explains how important livestock are to preserving the land for years to come. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …

USDA Designates 4 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated four counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Cattle on Feed Down-Placements Up

While the number of cattle and calves on feed in the U.S. were down as of April 1, placements in feedlots during March were up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …

Ag in Review for the Week of April 15, 2013

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending April 19th, put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle …

Florida Legislature Working Hard to Finish on Time

With just two weeks left to the 2013 Florida Legislative Session, Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Sam Ard said the legislature is working hard to try and finish on time as budget negotiations have begun. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

Livestock Disaster Protection Act Introduced in the House

Legislation introduced in the House of Representatives, known as the Livestock Disaster Protection Act, would provide a safety net for livestock owners across the nation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …

Dairy Using Waste to Power Fleet

An Indiana farm has been using electricity generated by the manure gathered from its own barn floors for years, but is now also using it for fuel to power its delivery trucks. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …

New Markets

Farmers Markets continue to grow nationwide. Everett Griner has some statistics. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …

Florida Agriculture-500 Years in the Making: Origins of Florida’s Cracker Horses

As part of a series of features called “Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making,” Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the origins of Florida’s Cracker Horses. Download Audio Click Here to hear Putnam tell numerous other interesting stories about Florida’s agricultural history. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …