FDOC Balances Marketing and Research Needs

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

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

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

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.  Report (1:30 mp3) Save money by pre-registering by March 21st. To do so click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

AL Economist on Controlling Input Costs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

Everyone in production agriculture is being affected by higher input costs, and well known Auburn Extension Economist Walt Prevatt has information to try and help you control those costs.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

FL Cattlemen Concerned About Budget Cuts

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

As you can see from the pictures below, a good group of cattlemen from across the state have been in Tallahassee this week. FCA’s Sam Ard says they are all concerned with possible budget cuts to agriculture.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

Florida Cattlemen at the Capitol-Photos

Gary Cooper Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Florida Cattlemen’s Association members have “a good day in the state Capitol” during their quarterly meeting in Tallahassee this week. A good turnout of cattlemen and a good turnout of legislators at the reception Wednesday night. Some of these folks will be back again next week during Florida Farm Bureau’s legislative day activities and reception Tuesday night. On Friday morning, …

Plow and Plant Crops

Dan Agri View

How much has farming changed?  Everett Griner talks to us today about some of these changes and what has almost vanished due to this.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

Farm Bill Update with Rep Jim Marshall

Randall Weiseman General, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman is in Washington D.C. and had a chance this morning to catch up with Representative Jim Marshall, who represents Georgia’s Eighth District in the U.S. Congress. They discussed where things currently stand with the new farm bill.  Report (3:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

GA Picks New Beef Ambassador

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

Georgia has a new Beef Ambassador who will represent the state at the national competition coming up this fall.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle …

FBC Working with Federation Dollars

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

There are some programs in Florida that have taken place and some that are currently underway which the Beef Checkoff is funding, but Florida Beef Council Chairman Brad Etheridge says it’s all thanks to funds from the Federation.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

AL Trying to Renovate Garrett Coliseum

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

After this past week’s rodeo and livestock shows, the issue of possibly renovating Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Alabama is one many in the livestock industry still wonder about.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …