U.S. Cattle Herd Lowest in 60 Years

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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle …

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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …

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 Encourages Research into Producers …

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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …

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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …

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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Cuts & Adjustments

2012 Farm Bill should solve some problems. Or will it? Everett Griner looks at this. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman …

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 Encourages …

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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers …