Ag in Review for the Week of May 14, 2012

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Weather

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

Eating Healthy Doesn’t Have to be Expensive

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

Dr. Andrea Carlson of the Economic Research Service, co-author of the “Are Healthy Foods More Expensive?” explains the cost related to following the MyPlate guidelines. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 by the …

Georgia State Vet Preparing for Animal Traceability

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Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Cobb, Jr. said they are preparing for the new animal disease traceability plan which hopefully will be out sometime this summer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 by …

U.S. Meat Exports Still Have Opportunities

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

U.S. beef, pork and lamb exports set new records in 2011 so when it comes to this year, U.S. Meat Export Federation Chairman Danita Rodibaugh is not sure we’ll quite see the percentage levels as last year, but it’s still been a good year thus far with more opportunities still possible. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Ag Education

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Everett Griner tells us how ag education is showing strong growth. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Columbia TPA Now in Effect

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The U.S. Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement officially went into effect on USDA’s 150th Anniversary. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

2012 Farm Bill

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Generally not done until the following year, Everett Griner tells us producers are pushing for this to be passed this year, and why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 by the Florida Cattle …

Big Corn Crop Could Benefit Livestock Producers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The projected big corn crop will change the market situation for corn and for livestock producers as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

U.S. Meat Production Projected to Rise

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U.S. meat production in 2013 is projected to be above 2012 as higher pork and poultry production more than offsets continued declines in beef production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 by the …

Animal Traceback System May be Ready Soon

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

USDA’s proposed system to identify and trace livestock has been sent to the OMB for review and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack hopes once that is complete to soon then have it published. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …