USDA released their semi-annual cattle inventory report this afternoon and the numbers show all cattle and calves in the U.S. as of January 1st this year totaled 90.8 million head, 2 percent below last year but more important, it’s the lowest January 1 inventory of all cattle and calves since 1952. Download Audio To see the complete report from USDA’s …
Packers verses Feeders
High prices for cattle and feed are causing some unusual trading patterns in the beef markets as Gary Crawford has the story. 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
Farmers Reminded of First Batching Date for 3 EQIP Initiatives
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind producers that February 3 is the first of three batching dates coming up for cost share funding for the Organic, Seasonal High Tunnel and On Farm Energy initiatives. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio FL – Odessa Armstrong: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle …
FL Numeric Nutrient Criteria Bill Passes 2 House Committees
A bill by Rep. Matt Caldwell addressing Florida’s response to EPA imposed numeric nutrient criteria standards passed the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee and the House State Affairs Committee this week. Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee Chair Representative Steve Crisafulli says that this was the “Common Sense Approach”. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In …
Foreign Trade
Small items add up to big business, especially when you are talking about trade value. Everett Griner tells us how valuable some items are. 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
Cattle Futures Drop Ahead of Inventory Report
On the Mercantile Exchange today, cattle futures were lower as traders took part in some profit taking ahead of Friday’s USDA Cattle Inventory report. 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
Groups Oppose Federal Farm Takeover Bill
Both the the National Pork Producers Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association have come out against new legislation introduced this week that would prescribe cage sizes for egg-laying hens. 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 …
Cuts & Adjustments
2012 Farm Bill should solve some problems. Or will it? Everett Griner looks at this. 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
BQA Putting Good Food on America’s Table
In our weekly “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs we are talking with Matt Hersom, one of the BQA coordinators in Florida, who wants cattle producers to know it’s simple to become BQA certified. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …
Funding Available for Wetland Protection and Habitat Improvement
Gainesville, FL. — USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Carlos Suarez today announced a funding opportunity for wetland protection, restoration and enhancement activities on eligible lands in Florida. Funding comes through the agency’s Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program (WREP), with up to $17 million available nationwide. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …