USDA Review Panel Releases Preliminary Report on MARC Center

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Animal Handling and Welfare Review Panel completed the 60-day independent review ordered by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and has released its report on animal treatment at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Nebraska. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Report on Strategy Regarding Antimicrobial Use in Food-Producing Animals

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

In December 2013, the Food and Drug Administration took a significant step forward in addressing antimicrobial resistance by publishing a guidance that calls on animal drug sponsors of approved medically important antimicrobials administered through medicated feed or water to remove indications for use related to growth promotion from their product labels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

Georgia PEDv Update

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Livestock, Pork

Last week we told you the Georgia Department of Agriculture had reported a known case of the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) after two samples from pigs at the recent Georgia Junior National Livestock Show tested positive. Per the latest report, the number of positive cases in the state is now up to seven. Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Cobb …

Pork Producers Optimistic about Where Industry is Heading

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

U.S. pork exports surpassed the 6-billion dollar mark for the fourth year in a row, with 4.8-billion pounds of pork and pork variety meats exported last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 6, 2015

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus which has been reported in Georgia, provide information about a couple of March deadlines, and look at how avocados are attracting attention. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …

USDA’s Veterinary Medicine Student Loan Repayment Program

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

Cathy Isom tells us about the program helping new veterinarians get out of debt faster. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Georgia Legislation Introduced to Protect Livestock Producers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Sheep-Goats

Discussions this past week in the Georgia General Assembly included issues affecting those with livestock to metal theft. Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Bryan Tolar has the details. Download Audio More information can be found on the Georgia Agribusiness Council website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

USDA Collecting Data on Antibiotic Use in Livestock Production

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

Researchers are trying to find out the real facts about the use of antibiotics in livestock production. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Southeast AgNet This Week: PEDv in Georgia; Expanding Trade

Tacy Callies Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Specialty Crops

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a report on the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus found in Georgia and news about bipartisan efforts to expand trade and boost exports. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …

Livestock Producers as a Whole Receiving Less for Their Products

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork

Livestock producers saw lower prices for their commodities in January, and according to Rod Bain, that brought USDA’s total ag price received index down for the month. Download Audio If you would like to see some of the numbers from USDA’s latest Agricultural Prices Report click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR …