Caring for Horses

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

Owning a horse can be a major responsibility both in terms of daily and financial care. So in this four part series we will take a look at caring for horses during these difficult economic times. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

FL Attorney General Speaks to Cattlemen

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Florida’s Attorney General Bill McCollum has been in Marco Island this week talking with producers attending the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Assocation Convention. I had a chance to catch up with McCollum who discussed his thoughts about agriculture and how issues that come up through his office affect those in the rural areas of the state. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

GA Using National Programs to Promote Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Making beef checkoff dollars stretch is something Jim Collins with the Georgia Beef Board said they work to do everday, including teaming up with national programs there in the state. 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 …

ACA Website Providing Tips for Grilling Season

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Ed Whatley talks about how beef checkoff dollars are working to help consumers with not only tips on purchasing beef, but also preparing it during the summer grilling season promotion. 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 …

FBC Makes Presentation to Cattlemen

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

The 2009 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention continues at Marco Island, where various meetings and presentations have taken place thus far. One of those was by George Kempfer, Chairman of the Florida Beef Council who informed those in attendance of how their checkoff dollars had been working for them the past year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

FCA Convention Trade Show Well Attended

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The Allied Trade Show was the place to be Tuesday evening at the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island, as the large crowd enjoyed another “sold out” show. For those attending today’s activities the trade show will be open this afternoon from 1:30 until 4:00pm. To learn more about the annual event go to floridacattlemen.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Boll Weevil Success

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

Farmers are still reaping the benefits and Everett Griner tells us. 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 by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

FL Ag Statistics Pioneer Paul Messenger Lost to Leukemia

Gary Cooper Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Florida, General

Crop statistics are critical to growers and industry, but often overlooked when folks study the numbers are the many people behind the scenes dedicating their lives and careers to those statistics. Prior to his retirement in 2003, Paul N. Messenger dedicated over 50 years to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. He represented the Department and the State …

Wet Weather Expected to Affect Cotton Acreage

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The persistent moisture may ultimately affect the amount of cotton acres this year and Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission says it has caused some other issues for growers as well. 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 …

Renewable Energy Opportunities

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, Specialty Crops

With renewable energy the hot topic of the moment, Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson says that Florida is in a prime position to capitalize on the opportunities alternative fuels may provide. 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 …