GCA Watching Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

 We hope the Senate will start back up with the Farm Bill once they return, as the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association is just one of many groups that will be watching to see how the continuing debate will affect producers across the state.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

ACA Hoping for Resolve in Water Issue

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association knows many people, especially producers across the state, are concerned about water issues between their neighboring states. Dr. Billy Powell says this is something that’s been going on for years, but now a resolution needs to be found.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

FL Animal ID for Producers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

One man in Florida wants livestock producers to know the Animal Identification system was designed to benefit them in many ways.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

Farm Bill Veto Threat Disappointing

Randall Weiseman General

As we wait for the Senate to once again take up the 2007 Farm Bill, Tyron Spearman reports there are some in Washington D.C. who continue to show disappointment towards the Administration’s threats to veto it.  Report (1:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied …

Peanut Still Coming In

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman had the latest F.S.I.S. numbers on peanut deliveries.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

Farm Bill Stalled

Randall Weiseman General

The Senate farm bill stalled last week in a dispute over restricting amendments. The Senate is off for the Veterans Day holiday Monday and will reconvene on Tuesday but consideration of the Farm Bill is not listed on the agenda. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about Farm-City Week, November 16-22. More information about Farm-City Week can be found on the web sites of the Florida Farm Bureau and The National Farm-City Council. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …

Have Recent Showers Helped

Dan Agri View

Everett Griner asked this question and gives us some farmers’ perspective on this.  Everett also gives us some statistics that we might not have known.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …

Texas Growers Ponder “Greening” and New Fresh Rules

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

Speaking with Texas Citrus Mutual President Ray Prewett during his visit to Florida in recent days, we discussed citrus greening and how Texas growers feel about the new fresh fruit shipping rules expected soon from U S D A. Hear more of Ray’s comments in both these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

Peru FTA Heads to Senate

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Beef & Pork producers are pleased with the House approval of the Peru Free Trade Agreement which now heads to the Senate.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …