FL Cattlemen’s Institute Reminder

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association would like to remind producers about the the 2009 Florida Cattlemen’s Institute and Allied Trade Show which is going to be held this Thursday, January 15th at the Osceola Heritage Park, off Highway 192 east of Kissimmee.

AL Chef Named by Pork Board

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Pork

The Celebrated Chefs program named five distinguished chefs as spokespersons for the Pork Checkoff and The Other White Meat®, with one of those being from the Southeast.

Legislature Makes IFAS Cuts

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

As we all know the Florida Legislature has been in special session to balance the budget, which has plummeted to about $65 billion from a high of $72 billion less than two years ago due to the sagging economy. The IFAS budget was cut by the 4% that state agencies were instructed to hold back in case our economy ended …

Unique Florida Citrus Art – Bill North Originals

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General, International

Many people in Florida citrus are familiar with Bill North’s unique citrus art. He really captures the special essence of “Florida” citrus in particular. North is a regular exhibitor each year at Citrus Expo, and we’ve really grown to appreciate his work over the years. Bill just informed us of his new website, so we’re passing along the information for …

Florida Citrus Mutual News re USDA OJ Buy & Crop Forecast Update

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

In this post, a couple of our recent broadcasts featuring Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks (photo) reacting to USDA’s announcement it plans to make a large O J purchase for federal feeding programs. Also, here is the news release from Mutual about the January Citrus Crop Forecast update from USDA, out early this morning. Sponsoring this news report: LAKELAND, …

GA Legislative Session Underway

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s Jim Collins said they have been working for some time talking with various legislators in advance of this years legislative session, which we all know will be focused mostly on budget issues.

Grazing Land Conference Papers Accepted

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind producers about the Fourth National Conference on Grazing Lands coming in December, and that conference sponsors are now accepting abstracts for oral and poster papers in various categories.

UF Ag Prepares for More Cuts

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Many are waiting to see what the final outcome will be with the Florida legislature’s special session to bring the budget in line due to the predicted $2.3 billion shortfall. Many of us know that cuts are going to need to be made, and this includes Professor Jeff Dahl with the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Florida.