FCA Convention is Next Month

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Convention & Trade Show in Marco Island is less than 4 weeks away.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Farm Bill Mark-ups Underway

Randall Weiseman General

Tyron Spearman updates where mark-up work for the new Farm Bill is in the House.  Report (:50 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

Cattle & Hog Prices May Drop Next Year

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

USDA is forecasting lower cattle & hog prices for 2008.  Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …

U.S. Receives Controlled Risk Status from OIE

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

It’s been a long haul, but the United States has finally received controlled risk status for BSE from the World Organization for Animal Health.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Industry Supports Administration of …

2008 Beef Board Budget Proposed

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, Georgia

Recommendations have been made for the 2008 fiscal year budget of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board.  Report (:30 wma)  Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Farm Bill Work Continues

Randall Weiseman General

Work continues in our nation’s capitol on the new Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has a look where things are at this time.   Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

FCIRCC Looks at Indirect Federal Funding for Citrus Industry

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Specialty Crops

The citrus industry is included as a specialty crop in the 2007 Farm Bill, and in this report, John Jackson from the FCIRCC explains that when research is conducted for other specialty crops, it may also benefit citrus in an indirect way as well. Report (1:13 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

Industry in Agreement: Canker and Greening are Top Priority

Randall Weiseman Citrus

In this report John Jackson, FCIRCC, explains that it is very encouraging to know that all parties involved with the Florida citrus industry see citrus canker and greening as the main issue to focus on at this point. Report (1:14 wma) Listen to other comments on the box tax rate proposals Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General, Weather

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Division of Forestry calling for an end to the burning of all yard waste by homeowners. More information about yard trash burning can be found on this web page: http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/05082007.html. A daily report on Florida’s wildfires can be found on the Division of Forestry’s web site. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

USDA May Be Reorganized

Randall Weiseman General, USDA-NRCS

As a House Agriculture Subcommittee started mark up on its version of the conservation title of the 2007 Farm Bill this week, it was revealed that plans are in the works for a possible reorganization of USDA.