Pictured to the left is Dr. Frank Thomas, Foundation Director for the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association about to unveil a new plaque at the Georgia National Fairgrounds during last week’s GCA Convention & Trade Show in Perry. Dr. Thomas said this was done to honor those who have been inducted into their hall of fame over the years. Download Audio Sponsored …
FCA Continues to Track Legislature
Executive Vice President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Jim Handley, says they are not only concerned about budget cuts to IFAS, but also the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Market Loan and Peanut Seed Prices
Today Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers concerning not only peanut market loans, but also seed price information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
AVMA Questions Dropping Animal ID Program
The American Veterinary Medical Association is concerned about USDA’s decision to scrap the national animal identification system, as it could could seriously hinder U.S. veterinarians’ ability to track diseased animals and prevent the spread of those diseases. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
FL Commisioner’s Spotlight on the Blue Foundation for a Healthy Florida
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about a $250,000 grant from The Blue Foundation for a Healthy Florida (philanthropic affiliate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida) that will help Florida’s food banks feed Florida families in need. Download Audio More information is available online by clicking on Blue Foundation Grant. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Bishop Addresses Key Issues at GCA Convention Banquet
Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop attended the Georgia Cattleman’s Convention and spoke on some pressing issues currently facing agriculture. Listen to the interview here: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
GAC Pleased with Continued Food Safety Efforts in the GA Legislature
For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says the Sanitary Activity for Food-Processing Enterprises or SAFE Act will further strengthen the food safety legislation that was passed last session setting parameters for food processing companies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
FFB Hoping to Encourage Further Improvements on Springs Bill
Florida Farm Bureau Federation President, John Hoblick, says they have been keeping a close eye on legislative issues this session and one that they are hoping to make improvements to is the Springs Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
AL Family Farm Preservation Act Awaiting Governor’s Signature
The Family Farm Preservation Act has passed in the Alabama House of Representatives. And Paul Pinyan, executive director of the Alabama Farmers Federation, says the long-awaited legislation will prevent law-abiding farms from being declared a public nuisance and is needed because of increasing challenges to the right to farm by people who don’t understand production agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …
NCBA President on Vilsack Trade Mission to Japan
Cattle producers from various parts of the southeast are in Perry, Georgia this weekend attending the 2010 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention. One person who was able to stop by is the new President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Steve Foglesong, who told me he is pleased with the news that U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will soon be heading …