How are U.S. animal protein sectors performing? Mark Jekanowski, World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair, discusses beef, pork, and broiler production in USDA’s latest forecasts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …
Cattle Prices Show No Sign of Cooling
Cattle prices have hit record numbers recently and it doesn’t look like prices will cool any time soon. USDA Livestock Analyst, Mike McConnell, shares more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
Eggs, Bunnies and Easter
As we move into the Easter weekend, have you ever wondered why we hunt eggs? Or maybe you’ve wondered how the Easter bunny came to be? U.S. Department of Agriculture Historical Expert, Anne Effland, shares more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
APC and USDA International Peanut Promotion
The American Peanut Council and United States Department of Agriculture are working hard to promote peanuts internationally. As new promotion initiatives roll out, Tyron Spearman shares more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …
Concerns about Continued HPAI
While Southeastern flocks have thankfully not had intense exposure to wild bird vector populations, a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak persists among wild birds. United State Department of Agriculture Chief Veterinarian, Rosemary Sifford, discuss some of the concerns associated with the ongoing issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
USDA Announces Remote Beef Grading Pilot Program
Many producers have found added value for their cattle through marketing freezer beef in their communities. Until now, though inspected for sale by USDA, those locally slaughtered cattle have been left without valuable quality grades. Following a recent feasibility study, USDA has announced a pilot program for remote beef grading. United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, announced the remote …
USDA Streamlining Conservation Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making historic investments to the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) and streamlining the program to make it work better for producers and partners. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has identified ways to streamline and simplify RCPP. Under Secretary of Agriculture, Robert Bonnie, recently said there are four steps USDA needs to take …
USDA December Cattle on Feed Report Shows Bright Spot for Producers
The USDA released its December Cattle on Feed Report last Friday. As numbers appear to continue tightening, as cattle feedlot placements finally are dropping down below last year, producers may see a bright spot with the potential for bigger checks in 2024. USDA’s Gary Crawford shares more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
A Look Back at the Cow That Stole Christmas
To most people, 20 years ago is a distant memory. It was the year that the business social media platform LinkedIn was launched, iTunes Music made its debut, and the iPhone was still four years away. For cattle producers, another landmark event came at the end of 2003: the first confirmed case of BSE in the United States was announced …
WIC Program at Risk
Millions of people could lose their access to a federal nutrition program. The nation is now two months into fiscal year 2024 and Congress has yet to provide additional funding for nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children or WIC. WIC provides nutrition assistance for almost 6.7 million pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and young …