Cattlemen Support New Transportation Policies

Last Friday Congress passed a new transportation bill, known as Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act or MAP–21, a 2-year reauthorization of the Surface Transportation bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

Dry Again

Everett Griner tells us how the drought is still hanging on in places. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending June 29th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Reactions from the Ag Community Regarding Health Care Law

The reaction from the Ag sector is somewhat split regarding the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Care Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

NCBA President Says Estate Tax is a Big Issue

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander told me estate tax is a huge issue for cattlemen and all of agriculture as they continue to work with Congress to hopefully get it resolved before expiring at the end of the year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Research Slowdown

2012 farm bill will slow down research. How? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026

FL NRCS Working with Farmers to Implement Gulf of Mexico Initiative

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is in the midst of implementing the Gulf of Mexico Initiative. And Joshua McElhaney, NRCS District Conservationist for Escambia County, and farmer Mike Godwin discuss the benefits of the effort for both the environment and a producer’s bottom line. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …

Florida Preparing for Animal Traceability

Animal traceability was one of the topics discussed at last week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association convention as I was able to catch up with both Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and Florida State Veterinarian Dr. Tom Holt who both told me no matter when it comes down from USDA they have to be ready for it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …

New Fire Codes Could Impact Animal Producers

The National Pork Producers Council is in the process of appealing a decision by the National Fire Protection Association to require fire sprinkling systems in newly constructed and some existing animal housing facilities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

WTO to Investigate Restrictions on U.S. Poultry and Egg Imports

The World Trade Organization will be investigating to see if India’s recent restrictions on U.S. poultry meat and eggs break global commerce rules. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …