Producers who live in Florida, Georgia, or Alabama and transport materials such as diesel fuel, gasoline, pesticides, or ammonium nitrate fertilizer across state lines are encouraged to attend a special seminar this Thursday, February 19th. 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 …
SE Cattlewoman New ANCW President-Elect
New officers recently took over for the American National Cattlewomen’s Association as one of those is from the Southeast. Lana Slaten of Cullman, Alabama is the new ANCW President-elect, a position she is honored to have as they continue their efforts to promote beef. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Second Most Hazardous Occupation in America
Everett Griner tells us what this is and why. 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 16, 2026
FL Citrus Grower Eyes Future With Positive Outlook
Saying he feels there is a bright future for those in Florida citrus willing to work together to defeat disease threats and adapt to emerging trends, grower Pete Spyke is speaking to neighboring growers and industry whenever possible about emerging trends he sees coming down the pike. Hear some of his ideas and examples in these two features. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Aaron Vale wins the $50,000 Duggan Brothers Equipment Grand Prix
OCALA, FL (February 16, 2009)—The Ocala Winter Festival proved to be one heck of a week for Aaron Vale. The Grand Prix superstar not only won Sunday’s $50,000 Duggan Brothers Equipment Grand Prix aboard Joan Kalman’s Tarco, he also got engaged on Valentine’s Day to cap off the week at HITS Post Time Farm, in Ocala, Florida. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Survey Suggests Producers to Plant 8.11 Million Acres of Cotton
U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 8.11 million acres of cotton this spring, down 14 percent from 2008, according to the National Cotton Council’s 26th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey. Survey respondents through the Southeast indicated declining acreage, except for Florida at the expense of peanuts. Alabama reported the largest percentage reduction at 33 percent, followed by Virginia at …
Peanut Programs Kick in During Salmonella Issue
Due to growers being visionaries in the past, National Peanut Board’s Marie Fenn said a program is now underway to help with the current salmonella 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 Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
AL Beef Checkoff Dollars Way Down
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association held a successful annual convention and trade show this past weekend, but as Dr. Billy Powell told me, producers learned that checkoff revenues really dropped this past year. 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 …
NCBA Membership Incentives
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association was very happy with membership numbers last year, but Southeast Representative Nate Yeager said there are some great incentive programs for producers who have yet to join NCBA if you sign up before March 31st. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
Economic Stimulas is a SNAP
One form of economic stimulus included in the recently approved Stimulus Plan is increased funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, explained how this program would reach across the board to help the country during the economic downturn. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …