Federation of State Beef Councils Moving to be More Independent

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

A producer-led Federation Structure Working Group, appointed by the Federation of State Beef Councils chairman Scott George and vice chairman David Dick, has identified principles it believes support an independent Federation structure, while also retaining operational efficiencies found in its 14-year relationship with NCBA. Below are comments made concerning this issue by Dr. Billy Powell of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association …

Florida Cattlemen Discuss Issues, Updates, Insurance & Politics

Gary Cooper Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Florida cattle industry leaders and members of Florida Cattlemen’s Association gathered for their quarterly business meeting at Saddlebrook Resort in Pasco County this week. Among numerous issues discussed and dealt with, FCA leaders crafted a letter to the Department of the Interior about its announced intention to develop three new national wildlife refuges in south Florida. Depending on how it …