Florida Hoping for Large Animal Research Funds

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, Livestock

An item of interest to livestock producers across Florida has been included in the House budget as Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Sam Ard said it’s something to help the cattle, dairy and equine industries in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NCBA Members Pass Policy Resolutions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Outgoing National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Bill Donald said the grassroots policy process was put into action during last week’s 2012 Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Florida State Fair

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the upcoming Florida State Fair, February 9th through the 20th in Tampa. More information about the fair is available online at FloridaStateFair.com. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

February Citrus Industry Has Production Info, Hugh English Profile

Dan Citrus, Florida

Foliar fungal diseases, the January freeze, carbendazim in orange juice and canker-detecting dogs are addressed in the February issue of Citrus Industry magazine. There’s also a CEU qualifying article and accompanying test, and a profile of Hugh English. Editor Ernie Neff has the details in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 …

Historic Cattle Industry Convention

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

It was just announced by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Bill Donald that 8217 people were registered for this years event here in Nashville, Tennessee which is an all time record for attendees for this convention. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

CBB & NCBA Meeting Jointly

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The final day of the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention is underway in Nashville, Tennessee as the joint meeting of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Board of Directors is taking place. Part of this meeting included the CBB Treasurer’s report given by Roger West of Gainesville, Florida and here is part of that report as he wraps …

CME Establishes $100 Million Fund to Protect Cattlemen

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

NASHVILLE, TENN. (Feb. 3, 2012) – Earlier this week, CME Group Inc. (CME) established a $100 million fund to protect farmers and ranchers who utilize CME. Cattlemen attending the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention heard from Bryan Durkin, CME chief operating officer, who said on behalf of CME that they felt an “inherent” responsibility to help their customers. He said there …

Ag in Review for the Week of January 30, 2012

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Podcast, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024