GCA Emerging Leadership Class Underway

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association building in Macon was the setting today for the first leg of the 2013 GCA Emerging Leaders Conference. And part of today’s presentation was given by Kendal Frazier, NCBA Executive VP, who talked with me about some of the key areas they like to discuss when it comes to leadership positions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

Japan Easing Trade Restrictions for U.S. Beef

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

It was announced this morning by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that an agreement had been reached paving the way for expanded exports of U.S. beef and beef products to Japan. Something that J.D. Alexander, President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said is great news for cattlemen and women. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat …

NCBA Statement on Japan’s Easing of Trade Restrictions for U.S. Beef

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

WASHINGTON (Jan. 28, 2013) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has learned that as of Feb. 1, Japan will begin accepting beef and beef products from cattle under 30 months of age. The new terms and conditions expand market access from cattle under 20 months to cattle under 30 months. It is estimated that this change in protocol will …

Vilsack Hoping for Farm Bill Sooner Rather than Later

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

While the Farm Bill extension did allow for some programs to continue, some uncertainty remains. Which is why Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is hoping that Congressional leaders will not wait much longer to craft a comprehensive 5-Year Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

2012 Was a Good Year for Meat Exports

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

While the December results have yet to be tabulated, beef export values are on pace to reach a record for 2012 as U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng talks about how well both beef and pork exports did last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

BQA Helps get a Good Return on Investment

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

In our weekly “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, we have Leo Hollinger from Camden, Alabama who said being BQA certified means a lot as these cattle are bringing a premium. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …