COOL Interim Final Rule Issued

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

USDA has issued the interim final rule for Country of Origin Labeling and are seeking comments. Listen to report here: To learn more about the new COOL rule, click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …

Cattlemen get Beef Trade Update

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Producers attending last weeks Cattle Industry Summer Conference got an update concerning trade issues from two representatives with the USMEF, and overall it looks good. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …

Livestock Producers Watching Corn Price Rise

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While corn prices have dropped back some recently, overall they remain very high and the forecasts are for them to continue rising. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …

National Pork Board to Elect Officers

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At next week’s meeting, the National Pork Board will be electing new officers for the upcoming year along with discussing others issues facing producers at this time. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …

Good News for Pork & Beef Exports

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Both pork and beef exports have some impressive new numbers according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation.  Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

New Rule for Meat Recalls

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Due to many problems with meat recalls, new rules have been established and will start in a few weeks to help consumers better understand what needs to be done and where.  Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …

Protecting Producers Against Activists

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Many in animal agriculture may not realize it but there is a group out there watching your back everyday when it comes to threats from activists.  Report (1:15 mp3)   To learn more log on to www.consumerfreedom.com Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …

Higher Energy Costs Will Increase Pork Prices

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

Input costs continue to rise affecting the bottomline for most everyone in agriculture, as the President of the National Pork Producers Council says energy costs is just one area that’s affecting those in that industry.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …

COOL to Include Grace Period

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

We are now less than 3 months from the implementation of Country of Origin Labeling, and while many are worried about being ready for the September 30th start date, Ag Secretary Ed Schafer says there will be a six-month grace period once it starts.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Hog Numbers Still Increasing

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The latest hogs and pigs report shows producers at this time are still increasing herd numbers, but many don’t expect that trend to last much longer.  Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …