It was another week of mostly higher cattle prices at markets across the Southeast as here are the numbers for the week ending February 24th compiled by the livestock market news services in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …
USDA Goes the Extra Mile for Producers, Helping to Meet Demand for U.S. Cattle
WASHINGTON, February 24, 2012–The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been taking extra steps to meet the needs and ensure the success of some of its most important customers—U.S. exporters. “Overall, U.S. farmers and ranchers are experiencing their best period in history in terms of agricultural exports, and USDA’s support is an important part of that success,” said Rebecca Blue, Acting …
Florida Crop Insurance Issue Resolved
An interesting part of a bill introduced in this year’s Florida legislative session which would have affected agriculture was discovered recently as Sam Ard with the Florida Cattlemen’s Association fills us in on the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …
Ag Sector Still Waiting on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Labor has become more of a hot button issue the last couple of years, with several of our states passing immigration laws that hamper farmers in their efforts to attract the labor force needed to plant and harvest crops. The following reports have more details about the issues facing the Southeastern states as well as comments from a recent speech …
UGA Hosting Southeast Hay Convention
Here’s a reminder that the 5th Annual Southeast Hay Convention will be held March 6-7 in Tifton, Georgia as it’s designed to help you learn more about producing high quality hay. More information about the event can be found on the UGA forage management website, http://georgiafaces.caes.uga.edu/?public=viewStory&pk_id=4306. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …
Farm Safety
Everett Griner says…Farm Safety Week, 52 weeks a year! Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
USDA Working with Ag Committees on Farm Bill Issues
USDA Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that he and his experts are already helping House and Senate Ag. Committee members on farm bill issues, such as what should replace direct payments. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …
Extension Economist on Good Cattle Price Outlook
The 27th annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show took place yesterday in Mariana, Florida as one of the guest speakers, Auburn University Extension Economist Walt Prevatt, gave a 2012 cattle market update. Many are wondering if the current high price trend will continue and also if now is a good time to retain heifers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Current Food Price Inflation and 10 Year Forecast
Consumers are surely noticing that retail prices at the supermarket are higher than this time last year. The following reports have more information on what to expect with food prices this year and beyond. Current Food Prices: Download Audio 10 Year Forecast: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …
BQA Helps to Provide a Quality Eating Experience
In our “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, we have Jason Edmondson from Auburn, Alabama who knows providing a quality product for the consumer is important. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …