CBB CEO Ruhland named 2013 Eisenhower USA Fellow

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

Here’s a release from the Cattlemen’s Beef Board: On Sept. 27, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret), Chairman of Eisenhower Fellowships, announced that the organization will send eight U.S. citizens abroad in 2013 as Eisenhower USA Fellows. Among the eight selected Fellows is Polly Ruhland, Chief Executive Officer of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB), based in Centennial, Colo. CBB was …

Georgia Youth Competes in National Beef Ambassador Contest

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Sacramento, California was the location of the 2013 National Beef Ambassador Contest this past weekend as one of those competing this year was Gibson Priest from Cartersville, Georgia who really enjoyed the competition. 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 …

Florida Youth Competes in National Beef Ambassador Contest

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

One of those taking part in the National Beef Ambassador Competition this past weekend out in Sacramento, California was Alex Lucas from Lake County, Florida who said the beef checkoff is a great 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, …

Alabama Youth Wins Spot on National Beef Ambassador Team

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

The National Beef Ambassador contest took place this past weekend in Sacramento, California where the 2013 NBAP five-person team was announced, and one of those was Chandler Mulvaney from Auburn, Alabama. Download Audio For more information go to the National Beef Ambassador website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Women Farmers

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner digs up an interesting statistic. There are more women in ag colleges than men. Surprising? 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 …

Ag in Review for the Week of September 24, 2012

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Poultry, Soybeans

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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 …

Five Alabama Restaurants Steak Their Claim in “Alabama’s Best Steak” Contest

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

During today’s Alabama Cattlemen’s Association fall board meeting in Montgomery, the “Top 5” restaurants in the “Alabama’s Best Steak” contest were announced as I caught up with Erin Beasley who said over 7000 votes were cast in the contest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

School Lunch Controversy

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

School Nutrition Association member and dietician Dayle Hayes says there are some very positive changes being made in the School Lunch Program, but admits that there are also some kinks that still need to be worked out. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

Beef Checkoff Helps Add Stability

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

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, we have we have Mike Dee from Aliceville, Alabama who said the dollars you contribute to the beef checkoff helps add stability to the marketing of our calves. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Beef Checkoff Sets FY2013 Plan of Work

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

The Cattlemen’s Beef Board will invest about $40.3 million into programs of beef promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications in Fiscal Year 2013. That is if recommendations by the Beef Promotion Operating Committee are approved by USDA, following review by the full Beef Board. For more information visit www.MyBeefCheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …