Economist Sees Optimism for Livestock Recovery

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

An extension livestock economist with Mississippi State University told those attending the American Farm Bureau Federation meeting this week that optimism tempered with caution are the words to remember for the livestock outlook for 2010. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

AL Dairy Farmer Named AFB Young Farmer Chairman

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, General

Will Gilmer has been named the new chairman of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. Gilmer will start his one year term in February and says that he is excited about the opportunity to work with others on the committee in communicating their message. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …

WASDE Forecast Raises Meat Production

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

According to the newly released World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, total U.S. meat production for 2009 is slightly lower but the 2010 forecast has been raised. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …

Farm Bureau Asks Members to Speak Out at EPA Water Hearings

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Ag Policy Bulletin-ACTION ISSUE: On January 14, 2010, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will propose numeric nutrient criteria for flowing waters in the State of Florida. EPA will hold public hearings throughout the state on February 16, 17, and 18. Florida Farm Bureau Federation is asking that members attend and participate in the public hearings. It is imperative …

AGRItunity 2010 conference slated for Jan. 23

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This info provided by Gary K. England, Sumter County, FL commercial horticulture agent AGRItunity 2010, a West Central Florida farming conference and trade show, will take place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Sumter County Fairgrounds near Webster. The conference’s keynote address features well-known local food advocate Sharon Yeago of the Farmers Market Coalition. She’ll …

Taiwan Passes Ban of U.S. Ground Beef

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

Taiwan’s legislature has passed an amendment to its food sanitation law that will ban the import of all ground beef and offals from the United States. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

Good-by 2009

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

2009 was not one of the best years for farmers and Everett Griner tells us why. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …

Consumers Unaware of Real Price of Production

Randall Weiseman Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson says that many consumers do not realize the time, effort and money that is put forth to produce their food supply. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

FL NRCS Assists in Dairy Waste Project

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Conducting a waste management project was quite an undertaking for one Florida dairy operation but Susie Bishop, owner of Bishop Dairy in Highlands County, said they would not have been able to do this project without the help from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Florida Department of Agriculture. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by …

AL Researching Beef Cattle Forage

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

Dr. Wayne Greene, Head of the Animal Science Department at Auburn University, talks about some of the beef cattle forage research projects which they have been conducting. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …