AL Cattlemen Meet with Legislators

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Before heading to the state capitol to meet with legislators, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association board room was packed Tuesday with those attending the spring quarterly meeting.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

FL Gives Region II Beef Demo

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

University of Florida’s Dwain Johnson gave a demonstration to cattlemen attending the recent NCBA Region II meeting in Kissimmee on how to cut out steaks developed through the muscle profiling research.  Report (1:30 wma)   Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, …

Southeast Cattlemen Work Together

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Cattlemen from across the Southeast met at last week’s NCBA Region II event where a variety of issues were discussed.  Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 19, …

GA Beef Message at Ag Day Events

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

Ag Day events across the state are keeping the Georgia Beef Board staff busy promoting the healthy aspects of beef to a younger audience.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …

FL Peanut Producers Offering Scholarships

Randall Weiseman Florida, Peanuts

The Florida Peanut Producers Assocation has announced the opening of their 2007 Scholarship Award Program.  Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers …

Wheat Affected by April Freeze

Randall Weiseman General

The pre-spring freeze has affected certain crops across the nation, including wheat.  Report (:45 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …

Florida Fruit Shipments Still Under Interim Ruling

Randall Weiseman Citrus

In a letter released last week, FL Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson, and Chief of the Bureau of Pest Eradication and Control, Jim Heidegger, explain that growers must continue to work under the USDA Federal Interim Rule until the USDA releases a new rule expected out by October. Report (:50 wma) Report (:49 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

Administration Conservation Recommendations

Randall Weiseman General, USDA-NRCS

Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns has introduced the legislative language for the administration’s 2007 Farm Bill proposal. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Arlen Lancaster says conservation makes up one of the biggest parts of the proposal.

Specialty Crop Testimony

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), Ranking Republican Member on the Senate Agriculture Committee, heard testimony Tuesday from witnesses representing various commodity groups on their priorities in the next farm bill. In his opening remarks, Sen. Chambliss noted that fruit and vegetable production is one of most profitable sectors of Georgia’s agriculture economy. Bill Brim, producer and President of the Georgia …