AL Sparks Promotes Animal ID

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

While USDA is hearing a lot of opposition to animal ID at the recent listening sessions about NAIS, Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Sparks said it’s important to have animal trace-back. 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 …

Vet Problems

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

Farm animal vets are still scarce. Everett Griner explains. 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

FL Announces Animal Import Restrictions Due to Vesicular Stomatitis

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, Livestock, Pork

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced restrictions on the importation of animals from states affected with vesicular stomatitis following a confirmed case in Texas, the first such case reported in the United States since 2006. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

USMEF Reports Pork-Beef Export Numbers

Randall Weiseman Beef, Livestock, Pork

The U.S. Meat Export Federation recently updated the latest numbers concerning both pork and beef exports. 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 …

Troubles in Pork Industry as Pork Expo Sees Lower Attendance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

The H1N1 virus has had quite an impact on the pork industry, as it along with a few other factors are causing problems for U.S. producers and also lead to smaller attendance at the recent Pork Expo. Troubles for pork: Expo attendance: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

El Nino Weather Watch

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

In this report, USDA Radio’s Gary Crawford (photo) talks with Meteorologist Brad Rippey about the potential for an El Nino weather pattern to develop, and if it does, what the impacts on various areas of the U S may be. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …

The Hotdog

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry

In this four part series we take a closer look at the much loved hotdog. And why there is a new contest to right what some say was a historic wrong regarding this American favorite. 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 …

Frustration for U.S. Pork Producers

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

A variety of issues including the H1N1 virus continues to hurt the U.S. pork industry. 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 …

Possible Timeline for NAIS Decision

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

While USDA’s listening sessions on the National Animal Identification System continue across the country, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said there have been a number of concerns raised and no decisions will be made until after the sessions conclude. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …

H1N1 Changes World Pork Expo

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

The Annual World Pork Expo started Wednesday and runs through Friday in Des Moines, Iowa as a variety of topics are being discussed including the H1N1 virus which was responsible for some changes at this year’s event. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …