COOL to Include Grace Period

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

AL Opens New Diagnostic Lab

A brand new and larger diagnostic lab is now open and running in Boaz, Alabama.  Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

USDA Lowers Meat Production Forecast

Due to rising feed prices, USDA has made changes to their meat production forecasts for the rest of this year and next year.  Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

Tri-State Egg Meeting

Georgia, Florida and North Carolina are joining together for their annual meetings this year. The schedule includes an update from the American Egg Board and a Mid Atlantic Layer Management workshop. Georgia is hosting the meeting which will be held June 25-27 at the King and Prince Golf and Beach resort on St. Simon’s Island. Registration information is available from …

USDA Updates Poultry Improvement Plan

U.S.D.A. has released information concerning updated of their poultry improvement plan.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Lee V. McCoy 1947-2008: “RealMcCoy” Will Be Sorely Missed

It is with great sadness and tremendously heavy hearts we report of the passing of Lee V. McCoy, known to many of his legions of friends and colleagues as the “RealMcCoy”. Lee lost his battle with cancer early morning Thursday May 22 in a Georgia hospital, admitted the Monday before in a bout with pneumonia. Please find details regarding Lee’s …

Meat Forecast Updated

From cattle, to hogs, to broilers the numbers have been updated as far as projections for 2008 stand with livestock prices. Report  (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

Animal ID Business Plan

A business plan has been released by USDA in their effort to get animal ID underway across the nation.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …

04-09-08 AL Chicken & Egg Fest this Weekend

The annual Alabama Chicken & Egg Festival is set to take place this weekend in Moulton.  Report (1:30 mp3)              To learn more click Here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …

Livestock Income May be Down

According to figure’s put out by USDA, those in the livestock industry may be looking at lower total income in 2008. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …