AL NRCS has Disaster Funds for Livestock Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, USDA-NRCS

John Curtis, NRCS Resource Conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, wants livestock producers affected by the recent tornadoes to know funding is available to help with certain practices that may have been destroyed or damaged by those storms. Download Audio More information is available at www.al.nrcs.usda.gov/programs. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …

Beef Prices

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Everett Griner tells us just how the high cost of beef is affecting sales. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Hog Producers Still Cautious about Expansion

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam says hog producers are taking a very, very cautious view of expansion at this time. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

New Food Safety Campaign

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

A new ad campaign is using humor to address the very serious subject of food safety. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

NPPC Wants FTAs Approved Before August

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 29, 2011 – Following yesterday’s announcement that the Senate Finance Committee Thursday will hold a “mock” markup of three pending free trade agreements, the National Pork Producers Council urged lawmakers in both houses to approve the deals with Colombia, Panama and South Korea before Congress’ August recess. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …

Possible Movement of Free Trade Agreements

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

Here is a statement from NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall on the possible movement of Free Trade Agreements: WASHINGTON (July 28, 2011) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall commented on news from Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) that the committee will hold a “mock” markup of the draft implementing …

Migrant Workers

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

New laws related to migrant workers may doom some farmers. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

2011 Meat Export Forecast Looks Good

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

According to USDA’s June meat trade forecast, beef exports this year are still set to be higher than those reached prior to 2003’s BSE incident in our country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember …

Myth Crushing

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Vegetables

The meat industry is fighting back and Everett Griner tells us why and how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Recent Legislative Action Likely to Affect Ag

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

The House passed Ag Appropriations bill will cut almost three-billion dollars in USDA and agency spending, and includes several amendments that could have a significant impact on the ag industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For …