Lots has been argued about so-called “earmarks” in Congressional budgeting matters, as some would like to make you think all earmarks are bad spending items. In this report, Florida Congressman Adam Putnam says the reality is that some very important budget items are provided for in this way, particularly when it comes to agricultural research. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida …
FL Cattlemen Meet with Legislators
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association spent this past week in Tallahassee meeting with elected officials andĂ‚Â Southeast AgNet’s intern during the legislative session this year, Kristen Williams, talked with FCA’s Jim Handley aboutĂ‚Â the week. Ă‚Â Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …
GA Beef at Ag Awareness Day
A variety of ag commodity groups, including theĂ‚Â GeorgiaĂ‚Â Beef Board, will be set up this Tuesday at the state capitol. Julie McPeake says they will be partcipating inĂ‚Â the annualĂ‚Â Georgia Ag Awareness day,Ă‚Â all aĂ‚Â part of National Agriculture Week. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members …
Peanut Inspection Adjustments & AL Seeking NPB Nominees
In today’s peanut news there’s information about the fact adjustments may be needed in the peanut inspection numbers while the Alabama Peanut Producers are currently seeking nominees to represent them onĂ‚Â the National Peanut Board.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report 1 (:30 mp3) Ă‚Â Report 2 (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement …
AL Livestock Market Report
Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has a quick rundown throughĂ‚Â this week’s cattle market numbers. Ă‚Â Report (:45 mp3) Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, …
2008 Priority State Issues for FL Cattlemen and Dairy Producers
Here is a handout about important ag issues (pdf file) distributed among those attending the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and Southeast Milk, Inc. legislative activities in Tallahassee this week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Cattle Industry Mourns Passing of Paul Hitch
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association just released this statement concerning the passing of Paul Hitch, a well-known leader in the cattle industry…. Best known for his success in cattle feeding, Paul was president and chairman of Hitch Enterprises, Inc.Ă‚Â and Hitch AgriBusiness, Inc. -Ă‚Â Ă‚Â diversified agricultural operationsĂ‚Â basedĂ‚Â in the Oklahoma panhandle region.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …
Becoming a Meteorologist
Farmers and ranchers are by nature amatuer meteorologists. In this Agri-View, understanding weather patterns, trends and realities for the “deep southeast”.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless …
FDOC Balances Marketing and Research Needs
The Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) is expected to invest more into production research than ever before due to the ‘greening’ challenge facing the grower community. In these reports, FDOC Deputy Director of Research and Operations Bob Norberg discusses the balance the Department seeks, in terms of investing into research while also working to keep marketing efforts strong. Report (2:00 …
Top 10 Reasons to Attend GCA Convention
The annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show, in conjunction with the Georgia Beef Expo, is all coming up April 2nd through 5th in Perry. GCA’s Michelle Creamer has developed a “Top 10” list of reasons why you should attend. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) Save money by pre-registering by March 21st. To do soĂ‚Â click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …