Florida Horse EHV-1 Outbreak Information

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Equine, Florida, General, Livestock

Here’s a release from the Florida Department of Agriculture: A horse participating in the Horse Shows in the Sun (HITS), horse show in Ocala was referred to the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine after showing clinical neurological signs on February 20th. The horse subsequently tested positive for the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), wild-type strain. Currently, the horse is …

EHV-1 Outbreak Warning Issued by Georgia Department of Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Equine, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Here’s a release from the Georgia Department of Agriculture: A horse participating in the Horse Shows in the Sun (HITS), horse show in Ocala was referred to the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine after showing clinical neurological signs on February 20, 2013. The horse subsequently tested positive for Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult …

Register Now for the Alabama Cowboy Cookoff

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Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association wants to remind everyone about the 56th annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition rodeo coming up next week, and more specifically invite you to enter their Cowboy Cookoff. Download Audio So register today for the Cowboy Cookoff on the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch …

Organic Values

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Everett Griner ponders the question…”Is organic food worth more?” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …

Ag in Review for the Week of February 18, 2013

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A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

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Here are the weekly cattle market numbers for Alabama and Georgia for the week ending February 22nd as put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …

A New Look at Retail Food Price Trends

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The latest update from USDA food economist Ricky Volpe shows that even though last summer’s drought was devastating for many farmers and ranchers, it is not expected to be all that devastating for food shoppers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch …

Farmers Forced to Face Even More Risks Than Usual

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Farmers are used to risks, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says this year the risks are extending to man-made circumstances, such as the absence of a 5 year farm bill and the growing possibility of across-the-board budget cuts due to sequestration. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …

Ag Forecast Almost Identical to Original 2012 Predictions

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USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber has officially released his 2013 Ag forecast and it is almost identical to 2012, before the drought drastically altered expectations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …

Florida Cattlemen Getting Ready for Legislative Session

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Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, reminds producers that the 2013 Florida Legislative regular session kicks off March 5th and they look foward to working with both the new and familiar faces in Tallahassee this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …