Florida Cattlemen’s President on Past Year and Convention

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show officially kicked off today, as ranchers from across the state are in in Marco Island for most of the week. Summer Best was able to catch up with Wes Williamson of Okeechobee, who will see his year as FCA President end this week. They discussed not only the past year, but …

AgNet This Week: Vilsack in Europe; Cotton Farmers Convene

Tacy Callies Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork

Today’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and from a cotton farmer meeting. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. 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 …

Peanut Crop Update

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Peanut planting is finished in some areas while nearing completion in others. Tyron Spearman has a look at where the crop currently stands across the Southeast. Download Audio 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 …

Hong Kong Market Reopens for U.S. Beef

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the United States and Hong Kong have agreed on new terms and conditions that pave the way for expanded exports of U.S. beef and beef products to Hong Kong. “This is great news for American ranchers and beef companies,” said Vilsack. “Hong Kong is already the fourth largest …

Vilsack Meeting with European Ag Officials

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack is meeting with European Union agriculture ministers this week about the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations. Download Audio 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, …

Florida Beef Council at FCA Convention

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

You can learn more about how the Florida Beef Council works with your beef checkoff dollars during the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention which is underway in Marco Island. Download Audio 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 …

Alabama Beef 101 Programs Held

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association talks about a couple of recent events where the beef checkoff was instrumental in training even more folks who work with beef. Download Audio 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 …

Promoting Georgia Beef Month

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

More media opportunities are taking place for the Georgia Beef Board this week concerning June Beef Month. Suzanne Bentley has that information along with a reminder about an upcoming event. Download Audio 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 …

Potato Marketing

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Consumer tendencies are causing the potato industry to look at another commodity for direction. Taylor Hillman has more on that story. Download Audio 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 …

Still No Change to Peanut Price

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

The peanut posted price held steady again this week as Tyron Spearman has this update. Download Audio 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 Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …