Possible Movement of Free Trade Agreements

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

Here is a statement from NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall on the possible movement of Free Trade Agreements: WASHINGTON (July 28, 2011) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall commented on news from Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) that the committee will hold a “mock” markup of the draft implementing …

Statement by the Press Secretary on Pending Free Trade Agreements

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

WASHINGTON – Today, Press Secretary Jay Carney made the following statement on progress on Trade Adjustment Assistance for American workers and pending free trade agreements that will support tens of thousands of American jobs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Canada Seals South Korean Trade Deal, US Stalls on FTA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Here is a news release from NCBA: WASHINGTON (July 28, 2011) – Yesterday, June 27, 2011, South Korea and Canada agreed to conditions that would result in the resumption of beef exports from Canada to Korea. Korea reportedly will allow Canadian bone-in beef from cattle less than 30 months age. This action would officially conclude South Korea’s eight-year-old ban on …

AL NRCS Receives Disaster Recovery Funds to Assist Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Auburn, Ala. June 28, 2011 – The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has made available $3.8 million in financial assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to assist producers recovering from the tornadoes that ravaged Alabama during April and May of this year. Applications are being accepted on a continuous basis, however, NRCS establishes “cut-off” or submission deadline dates …

Cotton Progress Looks Good But Condition Still Suffering

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia, Weather

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest on the cotton crop progress and condition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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 …

USDA Seeking Nominations for Fruit & Veggie Advisory Committee

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA is Reestablishing their Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee and are currently requesting nominations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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 …

The Weathers Impact on the Economy

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

A new study has measured the impact weather has on the entire US economy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida 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 …

Alabama Hosting SLN Meeting This Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Huntsville, Alabama is the setting for a meeting of the Southeastern Livestock Network this week as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said one of the topics being discussed is animal traceability. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

USDA is Enhancing SNAP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Today Tyron Spearman has information about how the U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to enhance the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

FFA Chapter Donates Winnings to help Joplin FFA Chapter Rebuild

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, June 28, 2011/National FFA Foundation) – A Missouri high school FFA chapter that received a first-place prize in a recent regional competition has donated its winnings to help students in tornado-ravaged Joplin, Mo., rebuild their FFA chapter and operations. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …