Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a report from a roundtable discussion on Trade Promotion Authority and a success story about an Alabama farmer who has worked with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Cargill Fully Transitions to Group Housing
Cargill announced last week it has completely converted from gestation crates to group housing for sows 11-months ahead of schedule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers …
Deadline to Apply for Livestock Indemnity Program Assistance Is Today
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers that today, January 30, is the deadline to apply for financial assistance through the Livestock Indemnity Program for losses suffered from October 2011 through Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Report Suggests Four Focus Areas for Animal Protein Research
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization is estimating a 73-percent increase in meat and egg consumption by 2050. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud …
Deadline to Apply for Livestock Indemnity Program Assistance is Friday
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers the deadline to apply for financial assistance through the Livestock Indemnity Program for losses suffered from October 2011 through December 2014 is this Friday, January 30. Local Farm Service Agency county offices can provide additional information on the types of records producers will need to apply for assistance. To learn more, visit disaster.fsa.usda.gov. …
New Videos Teach How to Farm
New videos have been produced to help teach those interested how to farm. Cindy Zimmerman has the story. Download Audio More about these new videos can be found at www.fooddialogues.com. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
COOL Coalition Calls for Immediate Action
As part of the COOL Reform Coalition a number of groups, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, have signed onto a letter to Congress asking for immediate action to assure U.S. compliance with international trade obligations. Download Audio To read the entire letter and see which groups signed on to it go to coolreform.com/our-message-to-congress. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Study Confirms COOL Does Not Affect Price of Cattle Exports to U.S.
A new study released Thursday by Auburn University professor Dr. Robert Taylor shows Country-of-Origin Labeling did not cause the declines in livestock exports to the United States, which coincided with a substantial global economic downturn that sapped demand for more expensive meat products. Download Audio To see a PowerPoint presentation of the study’s findings click here. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers …
USDA Forecasts Slightly Higher Beef Prices
Retail prices for beef may average slightly more than they did in 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retail prices set records last year because of tight cattle supplies and relatively strong demand. In the coming year, USDA says an abundance of pork and poultry may limit beef price increases, and recent declines in gasoline prices may give …
Only Slight Changes in the Meat Outlook
When USDA released their monthly meat production forecast for January, only minor changes were noted. Susan Carter has the first part of our story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers …