Labor Troubles

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Everett Griner tells us why the labor force in the south is shrinking. 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 …

Farm Income Up Slightly

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Farm income figures here in the U.S. were up slightly last year as Tyron Spearman breaks down the numbers from a recent report. 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, …

Many Pastures Still in Poor Condition

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Weather

While U.S. pasture and rangeland conditions remain at a high percentage in the poor category this week, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey said there are some areas where conditions are much better. 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 …

Slaughterhouse Approved to Resume Operations

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

The California slaughterhouse which was recently shutdown due to allegations of cruelty and food safety based on a video released by an animal welfare group, has been approved by USDA to reopen. The Food Safety and Inspection Service evaluated the slaughterhouse’s action plan which Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

USDA Now Forecasting Record Farm Income This Year

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

USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says they are now forecasting farm income to set a new record in 2012. 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 …

Livestock Producers Affected by Disasters Urged to Keep Good Records

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

WASHINGTON, August 29, 2012 — USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia today urged livestock producers affected by natural disasters such as Hurricane Isaac to keep thorough records of their livestock and feed losses, including additional expenses for such things as feed purchases because of lost supplies. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …

AL NRCS Received Huge Response for Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative

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AL NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says they were extremely pleased by the farmer response they received for the Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative. 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 …

Food Price Impacts from Drought will be Incremental

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USDA economist Ricky Volpe says the rising price of commodities will eventually translate to an increase in food prices, but not right away. 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, …

Food Safety Not Mentioned in 2012 GOP Platform

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There hasn’t been any mentions in the 2012 GOP Platform regarding any potential cuts to food safety efforts. 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 …

FL Farmers Have Embraced NRCS Wetland Programs

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

The Natural Resources Conservation Service has several programs designed to assist growers in their conservation efforts and Crenel Francis, FL NRCS Wetland Program Coordinator, says the Wetlands Reserve Program is one of those that works well for Florida farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …