Discussing Ban of Antibiotics in Livestock

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The Obama administration is seeking to ban many routine uses of antibiotics in farm animals, something that is meeting opposition by many farm organizations. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …

No Money for NAIS

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While the U.S. House did pass the agriculture appropriations bill late last week the bill did not include any funding for the National Animal Identification System. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares …

New LIP Signup Underway

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Signup for the new Livestock Indemnity Program, which provides producers with a safety net to help overcome the financial impact of natural disasters started Monday. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins …

Administration Outlines Food Safety Overhaul

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A plan has been revealed to revamp the nation’s food safety system and efforts are already underway to move things forward. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

FL Participates in NAIS Listening Session

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Yesterday was the last day for the scheduled listening sessions on the National Animal Identification System, as the next to last one took place this past Saturday in Jasper, Florida where the overall negative tone against the current system continued. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …

Hog Herd Keeps Shrinking

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The recent USDA Hogs and Pigs report shows the inventory is still shrinking. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025

LIP Signup Soon to Start

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Producers who lost livestock over the last two years due to weather related incidents will soon be able to sign up for the farm bill’s indemnity program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …

Pork Board Seeking Producer Input

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The National Pork Board is asking pork producers across the country to help shape the future of the U.S. pork industry, as are trying to find new solutions to the economic, social and scientific challenges facing the industry. To learn more click on www.pork.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida …

FL Listening Session Saturday in Jasper

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For Southeast producers, USDA will hold another listening session on the National Animal Identification System this Saturday, June 27th in Jasper, Florida. Again, the listening session will be held at the Hamilton County Extension Office, 1143 U.S. Highway 41 in Jasper, Florida from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with registration beginning at 8:00am. To learn more about this or other sessions, go …

FL Restricts Animal Imports due to Disease

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The state of Florida has announced restrictions on the importation of animals from states affected with vesicular stomatitis following a confirmed case in Texas, as State Veterinarian Dr. Tom Holt says it’s a disease they don’t want in the state. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …