Beef, Pork and Dairy Production all Tight

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The latest forecast for livestock production shows total meat production for both 2014 and 2015 have been raised from last month. But, that does not means every sector is up, as USDA economist Robert Johansson runs through the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Food Prices Consistent with Inflation

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Fruits, General, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

While food prices have risen, Cindy Zimmerman reports that the rise has stayed consistent with inflation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

Briefs Filed in COOL Case

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Court briefs were filed earlier this week in the litigation over Country of Origin Labeling. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Meat Exports Lower in August Despite Strong Values

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

USDA and the U.S Meat Export Federation have announced August export numbers, and for the second consecutive month, value for U.S. beef and pork increased year-over-year despite a decline in volume. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

More States Dealing with PED Virus

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

At least two more states are seeing cases of the deadly Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus and the National Pork Board is urging strict bio-security measures to limit the virus’s spread. Virginia and Utah have been added to the list as there are now 32 states and more than eight million pigs affected by the virus. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Livestock Producers Invited to Sunbelt Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo takes place next week at Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia. Their Executive Director Chip Blalock says there will be a lot going on again this year with their livestock demonstrations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

Register Now for AFIA Feed Course

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

Now is the time to register for the Fundamentals of Feed Manufacturing Course, which is a 5-week e-learning platform program designed to help participants get a better understanding of the feed manufacturing process. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …

Study on GMO Crops for Animal Feed

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

Information from a study on using GMO crops for animal feed is out, and Cindy Zimmerman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

USMEF Economist Reports from Brazil

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

The U.S. Meat Export Federation has staff in Brazil this week conducting research on the current state of Brazilian beef and pork production and the export outlook for both products. Joe Schuele has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

No TPP Deal with Japan

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

After bilateral meetings last week between U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and Japan’s chief Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) minister Akira Amari, the two countries were unable to reach an agreement on market access for what Japan calls its five “sensitive” agricultural sectors. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …