The 2011 Cattle Industry Convention wrapped up yesterday in Denver, Colorado as producers from across the country discussed a variety of issues. Forrest Roberts, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, was pleased with the overall event. And Hal Phillips from Florida, who represents Region II on the Executive Committee on the policy side, talked with me about an issue …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending February 4th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …
Approaching Deadline for Comments on Christmas Tree Checkoff
February 7, 2011 is the last day for those involved in the Christmas tree industry to weigh in on whether or not to accept a proposed checkoff program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
NRCS Offers Funds for Energy Conservation
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced the expansion of an initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program to help farmers and ranchers conduct energy audits and improve overall energy efficiency of their operations, as we have information about the program in both Alabama & Florida. AL report: Download Audio FL Report: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
Roses Are Red, and Sometimes Blue
With Valentines Day getting a little closer on the calendar, consumers are starting to think of what to get their nearest and dearest. And if that includes roses they may be trying to choose between them smelling good and making it through the week. As many believe that the most fragrant blossoms are also the quickest to wilt. Download Audio …
Canola Fuel
Today Everett Griner tells us how canola has become a versatile and valuable crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …
ACA Gearing Up for Convention
While cattlemen from across the country are in Denver right now for the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, Dr. Billy Powell said they are also busy gearing up for the 68th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention coming up next week. Download Audio More on the 68th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show, February 11 & 12 …
AL Plant Receiving Dollars for Biofuels Project
USDA will be making new investments in 33 states to support the production and usage of advanced bio-fuels and that includes dollars coming to projects in Alabama and Mississippi. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Senators Trying to Protect Farmers
Two Senators are working to help reduce burdensome regulations on farmers as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Beef Checkoff Discussed at Cattle Convention
Many topics are being discusssed at the 2011 Cattle Industry Convention in Denver including the beef checkoff and how dollars are down due to declining cattle numbers. CEO of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board Tom Ramey said that is also coupled with the fact the dollar just does not go nearly as far as it did back when the checkoff first …