ACA Gearing Up for Convention

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

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

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, General

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Senators Trying to Protect Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Two Senators are working to help reduce burdensome regulations on farmers as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

Some Hot News Regarding Research in Pain Management

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Many researchers are particularly interested in capsaicin, the active compound in chili peppers responsible for their fiery sensation. Capsaicin works by stimulating pain receptors in the body, specifically targeting the TRPV1 receptor, which detects heat and pain. While this might sound counterintuitive, exposing these receptors to capsaicin can eventually desensitize them, leading to long-term pain relief. Scientists are exploring ways …

Jingle What?

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

The Christmas tree industry is declining. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

GA Promoting BQA Course

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

This week’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Josh White, Executive Vice President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, says they want to help producers with BQA certification. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

USMEF Chairman at Cattle Industry Convention

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

Folks from across the country are in Denver this week for the 2011 Cattle Industry Convention as topics like international trade are being discussed. U.S. Meat Export Federation Chairman Keith Miller said this convention provides him with a great opportunity to talk with cattle producers about the important marketing activities their Beef Checkoff Program is helping to fund in key …

Federation to Meet at Cattle Convention

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

The 2011 Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show officially kicks off today in Denver, Colorado as Thursday the Federation of State Beef Councils will discuss a charter which has been developed to make it simpler for producers to understand the Federation’s role. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …

Just How Bad is a High Sugar Diet

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Sugar

Experts estimate the amount of sugar in our diets has increased 30-percent in the last 30 years. And many of us could be easily accused as having that sweet tooth; at least I know I would certainly be guilty. But many of us also think that there is not much harm in indulging as long as we otherwise live a …