There was a big crowd on hand this past weekend at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association convention to hear well known consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior, Temple Grandin. She spent time talking with cattle producers about her many years of research, and afterwards I talked with her about some of the many things she has discovered about cattle …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Protecting Children from Identity Theft
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the increasing number of children who have been the victims of identity theft and about legislation he is proposing that would help guard against that threat. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
Grown Where?
Every state is known for an agriculture crop. Everett Griner gives us a few in a test. 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 …
Alabama Governor Speaks to Cattlemen
Governor Robert Bentley addressed a room full of cattlemen from around the state today at the Governor’s Luncheon during the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association 70th Annual Convention in Birmingham. Afterwards I caught up with the Governor who talked about some of the issues which involve agriculture and rural areas of the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Install New Officers
At the 70th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention this morning, the 2013 slate officers were installed. They include new President, Jimmy Holliman of Marion Junction, who I talked with about the upcoming year and how he hopes more cattle producers will become involved in the association. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Florida Legislature Update on Greenbelt
Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, has an update concerning greenbelt and what transpired during this week’s Florida Legislative session. 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 …
No Meat Inspector Furloughs is Good News for Meat Industry
Congressional action makes it possible now for the Agriculture Secretary to transfer funds to keep meat inspectors on the job. That news is certainly welcomed by the meat industry,as Gary Crawford has the 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, …
Ag in Review for the Week of March 18, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia 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 …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly cattle market numbers for Alabama and Georgia for the week ending March 22nd as put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: 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 …
Everglades Compromise Passes House
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Compromise legislation that would allow the state to push forward with the next phase of Everglades restoration unanimously passed the House on Friday. The 114-0 vote on the bill (HB 7065) came after agricultural interests and the environmental movement agreed on language to add the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …