This past week an Irrigated Intensive Grazing System Tour was held at the Thornton Stanley Farm in Morgan County, Alabama. Pictured are Mr. Stanley and Brian Brown, project leader with the Cotaco Creek Watershed who talked about this unique project.
The Stanley Farm, located in North Alabama, is currently running 60 cows on 40 acres which have been divided into 9 paddocks. To learn more on how a system like this could help your operation, click here: Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service
The 67th Annual Meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation has been underway this week in Orlando, and FFBF’s Pat Cockrell said when it comes to policy issues, a lot of discussion has taken place concerning input costs which farmers across the state are facing.
The fall season can be an extemely busy time for the Georgia Beef Board as various fairs and events present great opportunities to promote beef to consumers. Carla Kelsoe, president of the Georgia Cattlewomen, says that the GCWA tries to do their part to make sure the consumer is fully informed, especially focusing on women and children with recipes and fun educational materials.
October Beef Month continues in Alabama as a variety of promotional events are underway all thanks to checkoff dollars. Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says part of their efforts include getting the word to students about the benefits of beef.
Beef checkoff dollars in Florida have really been down the past few years, as help from the Federation of State Beef Councils has kept certain programs underway in the state. But with the fact the new national budget had to be trimmed, those dollars may be harder to come by for the new fiscal year.
The Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry is planning a new covered arena to help with the growing number of junior cattle shows. Jim Floyd, director of agriculture and youth, says that the current arena is too small for the amount of cattle the youth have and that the new air conditioned facility should help make the shows more enjoyable for all. Construction is to begin immediately following the 19th annual Georgia National Fair.
With Country of Origin Labeling underway and more and more producers becoming involved in Animal ID, USDA Under Secretary Bruce Knight says we should see more ID tags being used during this fall’s calving season.
The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation service reminds producers about an Irrigated Intensive Grazing System Tour coming up this Wednesday in Morgan County.
My Beef Checkkoff dot com is a website funded of course by the beef checkoff which helps consumers with great ideas for serving new beef dishes for dinner.
Due to a recent number of cattle thefts in Alabama, Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Sparks held a press conference in Montgomery Wednesday which also included Dr. Billy Powell of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association.
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is offering a $1000 reward for animals stolen from their members who had a sign like this posted on their property. To learn more about this story click Here. / To learn more about a sign like this to post on your property, contact the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association office in Montgomery.
Robert Fountain, Jr. of Adrian, Georgia serves not only on the Georgia Beef Board but also on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, and talks about the budget for the new year which had to be cut due to less checkoff dollars.
Due to a recent number of cattle thefts in the state, Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is reminding everyone about their $1000 reward of thefts of cattle from their members.
Farm thefts have become a real problem again across the Southeast, as Jim Collins with the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association says this includes cattle, and thus wants producers to be aware and make sure they are doing the things needed on their operation.
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association invites everyone to this weekend’s Ranch Rodeo Finals and Cowboy Heritage Festival in Kissimmee. It starts Friday night and runs all day Saturday October 3rd and 4th.
The Georgia Beef Board met this past Friday in Macon and passed a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year along with electing new officers. Pictured (l-r) are Gerald Long - Treasurer, Graydon Bobo - Vice Chairman, and Harvey Lemmon - Chairman. Both Lemmon and the Beef Board’s Jim Collins talk about the budget for the upcoming year.
When it comes to beefing up the blood supply in Alabama, Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said it’s a great promotion and one that is underway and working well through the Red Cross.
The American Angus Association is reporting 48 calves have been born dead with physical characteristics consistent with “Curly Calf Syndrome” and work is underway to find the gene that causes this mutation.
This release just in from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: DENVER (September 25, 2009) – Terry Stokes, chief executive officer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), announced today he will resign from his position following the 2009 Cattle Industry Convention, January 31, 2009.
Stokes said representing cattlemen and championing their cause has been the greatest honor and the most fulfilling job of his career, but he explained it also is all-consuming. He said he is looking forward to spending time with his family and exploring new opportunities. Read the rest of this entry »
In this report, information about a brand new event for lovers of Florida heritage type events, and this one is being organized by the home folks. Florida Cattlemen invite one and all to their first annual Florida Ranch Rodeo and Free Cowboy Heritage Festival set for Friday and Saturday Oct 3 & 4 in Kissimmee. Also in this report, commentary about the importance of keeping the facts fully engaged in discussions about the citrus industry’s future, particularly in light of recent updates to Florida citrus inventory and abandoned acreage reports.
Many suggestions have been made concerning possible changes to the beef checkoff, and Cattlemen’s Beef Board CEO Tom Ramey says they are looking at each one as many from the industry all across the nation have been providing input.
Georgia Beef Board’s Jim Collins says those attending the Georgia National Fair, which starts next week, will experience their “Beef Story” exhibit again this year with a few updates to it.
The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service invites producers from across the state to attend an Irrigated Intensive Grazing System Farm Tour coming up October 8th in Morgan County.
To learn more about the tour or to reserve your spot call the Morgan County NRCS Office at 256-773-6541.
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program can make a big difference on your farm as Carlos Suarez with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service says it has worked well for many landowners in the state.
This past week an Irrigated Intensive Grazing System Tour was held at the Thornton Stanley Farm in Morgan County, Alabama. Pictured are Mr. Stanley and Brian Brown, project leader with the Cotaco Creek Watershed who talked about this unique project.
The Stanley Farm, located in North Alabama, is currently running 60 cows on 40 acres which have been divided into 9 paddocks. To learn more on how a system like this could help your operation, click here: Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service
The 67th Annual Meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation has been underway this week in Orlando, and FFBF’s Pat Cockrell said when it comes to policy issues, a lot of discussion has taken place concerning input costs which farmers across the state are facing.
The fall season can be an extemely busy time for the Georgia Beef Board as various fairs and events present great opportunities to promote beef to consumers. Carla Kelsoe, president of the Georgia Cattlewomen, says that the GCWA tries to do their part to make sure the consumer is fully informed, especially focusing on women and children with recipes and fun educational materials.
October Beef Month continues in Alabama as a variety of promotional events are underway all thanks to checkoff dollars. Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says part of their efforts include getting the word to students about the benefits of beef.
Beef checkoff dollars in Florida have really been down the past few years, as help from the Federation of State Beef Councils has kept certain programs underway in the state. But with the fact the new national budget had to be trimmed, those dollars may be harder to come by for the new fiscal year.
The Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry is planning a new covered arena to help with the growing number of junior cattle shows. Jim Floyd, director of agriculture and youth, says that the current arena is too small for the amount of cattle the youth have and that the new air conditioned facility should help make the shows more enjoyable for all. Construction is to begin immediately following the 19th annual Georgia National Fair.
With Country of Origin Labeling underway and more and more producers becoming involved in Animal ID, USDA Under Secretary Bruce Knight says we should see more ID tags being used during this fall’s calving season.
The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation service reminds producers about an Irrigated Intensive Grazing System Tour coming up this Wednesday in Morgan County.
Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture runs through this past week’s prices from the cattle markets around the state.
Due to a recent number of cattle thefts in Alabama, Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Sparks held a press conference in Montgomery Wednesday which also included Dr. Billy Powell of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association.
Robert Fountain, Jr. of Adrian, Georgia serves not only on the 
Due to a recent number of cattle thefts in the state, Dr. Billy Powell with the 
Farm thefts have become a real problem again across the Southeast, as Jim Collins with the 
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association invites everyone to this weekend’s Ranch Rodeo Finals and Cowboy Heritage Festival in Kissimmee. It starts Friday night and runs all day Saturday October 3rd and 4th.
The Georgia Beef Board met this past Friday in Macon and passed a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year along with electing new officers. Pictured (l-r) are Gerald Long - Treasurer, Graydon Bobo - Vice Chairman, and Harvey Lemmon - Chairman. Both Lemmon and the Beef Board’s Jim Collins talk about the budget for the upcoming year. 
Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture runs through last week’s numbers compiled from the cattle markets around the state.
We are just a few days away from the start of Country of Origin Labeling, and NCBA’s Ashby Green feels most producers are ready.
This release just in from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: DENVER (September 25, 2009) – Terry Stokes, chief executive officer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), announced today he will resign from his position following the 2009 Cattle Industry Convention, January 31, 2009. 
Many suggestions have been made concerning possible changes to the beef checkoff, and Cattlemen’s Beef Board CEO Tom Ramey says they are looking at each one as many from the industry all across the nation have been providing input.
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program can make a big difference on your farm as Carlos Suarez with the 
