EPA Upholds Ethanol Mandate…Upsetting Livestock Industry

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Energy, General, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it would deny a request by Texas Governor Rick Perry to reduce the Renewable Fuels Standard. EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson says they carefully considered the more than 15,000 comments on the issue and found that “the RFS is not causing economic harm but is strengthening our nation’s energy security and supporting American farming …

COOL Info Outreach

Randall Weiseman Beef, General, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

With implementation of mandatory Country of Origin Labeling just over six weeks away, USDA is working to assist retailers and food industry organizations in implementing mandatory Country of Origin labeling with outreach and information. Suppliers and retailers are invited to a free webinar outlining COOL requirements from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. Pre-registration is required by Aug. …

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 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 …

Cattlemen get Beef Trade Update

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

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 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 …

Livestock Producers Watching Corn Price Rise

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

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 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 …

National Pork Board to Elect Officers

Randall Weiseman Livestock, Pork

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 Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

Good News for Pork & Beef Exports

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

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 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 BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …

New Rule for Meat Recalls

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

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 Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Protecting Producers Against Activists

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

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 Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

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 Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …