Cattle Producers Should Adopt BQA Practices

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

In this week’s “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, we hear from Matt Hersom with the University of Florida who said more and more producers are seeing the advantages of being BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

S.N.A.P.

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Everett Griner looks at how the new food stamp program is working. 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

Alabama Cattlemen Update on Strategic Plan

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

A couple of years ago the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association put together a strategic plan to help strengthen the Association over the next 5 to 10 years, and I talked with Dr. Billy Powell about how those goals were progressing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Florida Beef Market Research Program

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council has information about something new that is being funded by the voluntary beef checkoff in the state to help make sure their programs reach beef consumers in the most effective way possible. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Promoting Georgia Beef to Consumers

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board counts on checkoff dollars to get the beef message out to consumers and Gerald Long, a producer from Bainbridge, Georgia, said whether it’s an event in Atlanta or anywhere else in the state the checkoff plays a big role. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …

Good Neighbor

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Mexico is increasing trade with the U.S. Everett Griner tells us what it will take to become a good ally. 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

Vilsack Optimistic Regarding Passage of a Comprehensive Farm Bill in 2013

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Unfortunately, we did not see a new five-year Farm Bill pass in 2012, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he believes farmers and ranchers will see a comprehensive Farm Bill passed this year. 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 …

Animal Disease Traceability Rule Publication Delayed

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

The new Animal Disease Traceability rule was to be published in the Federal Register back on Dec. 28, but instead USDA said it was moved to the first week of January. Download Audio For more specific details about the regulation go to www.aphis.usda.gov/traceability. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Ag in Review for the Week of December 31, 2012

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Podcast, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

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 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 and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

With Your Help, We’re Making Great Progress

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Here’s a message from Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam: Dear Friends, Just two years ago, I was sworn in to serve as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and today marks the halfway point in my four-year term. Looking back on the last two years, I’m proud of the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …