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 Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Report on Strategy Regarding Antimicrobial Use in Food-Producing Animals
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 Provides Funding …
Georgia PEDv Update
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
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 Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending March 6, 2015
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 Provides Funding For Quicker …
USDA’s Veterinary Medicine Student Loan Repayment Program
Cathy Isom tells us about the program helping new veterinarians get out of debt faster. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …
Georgia Legislation Introduced to Protect Livestock Producers
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 Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …
USDA Collecting Data on Antibiotic Use in Livestock Production
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 Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …
Southeast AgNet This Week: PEDv in Georgia; Expanding Trade
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 Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Livestock Producers as a Whole Receiving Less for Their Products
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 Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …