NCBA Hails House Passage of Youth Labor Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

WASHINGTON (July 24, 2012) – The Obama Administration’s Department of Labor (DOL), April 26, 2012, withdrew its proposed rule regarding youth in agriculture. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), along with an overwhelming majority of congressional leaders, doesn’t believe pulling back the proposed rule does enough to provide certainty to America’s farm and ranch families. Consequently, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Beef Checkoff Meetings Open to All Checkoff Investors

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

Here’s a reminder that during this week’s 2012 Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Denver, all beef checkoff meetings are open free of charge to every person who pays the checkoff. Download Audio If you can’t attend the meetings then the latest updates are available on the My Beef Checkoff Meeting blog. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …

Alabama Best Steak Contest Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

“Alabama’s Best Steak” contest is underway as Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says it has already become a popular promotion designed to find the best steakhouse in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

AL Agribusiness Council Working to Promote and Progress AL Ag

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

When it comes to agriculture in the state of Alabama, farmer and current president of the Alabama Agribusiness Council Fred Clark says there is no doubt that it is vitally important. Download Audio To learn more visit the Alabama Agribusiness Council website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …

Peanut Crop Better Than This Time Last Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

According to the latest USDA crop conditions report, peanuts look better at this time than they did last year on this same date as Tyron Spearman has the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …

Livestock Producers Need Help from Drought

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

While USDA has announced new flexibility and assistance in major conservation programs to help livestock producers affected by drought conditions, more help is needed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …

Candy Makers Flip Flop on Sugar Story In Farm Bill Debate

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Sugar

New Ads Focus on Confectioners’ Profitability Under Farm Bill WASHINGTON— (American Sugar Alliance) – America’s candy makers have touted tremendous financial success under the 2008 Farm Bill, and their words are now being used against them in an advertising campaign unveiled today by the American Sugar Alliance. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …

Plant Nutrients

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner lets us know if fertilizer supply is a new problem for producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …

Threat of Wire Bristles in Grilled Food

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning grill masters about the potential of wire bristles from grill cleaning brushes that are finding their way into people’s food, and down their throats. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …

Alabama Cattlemen Heading to Denver

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The 2012 Cattle Industry Summer Conference will take place all this week in Denver as Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Dr. Billy Powell said this is their mid-year meeting. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …