WASHINGTON (March 13, 2012) – Although the Highway Bill (S.1813) has been a victim of partisan politics, according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Associate Director of Legislative Affairs Kent Bacus, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) reached an agreement on the consideration of a series of amendments to the Highway Bill. Sponsored ContentStrong …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Two Weeks Away
The 2012 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show is coming up March 30-31 in Huntsville as Dr. Billy Powell said if you’ve not registered yet then now is the time to do so. Download Audio For registration information go to bamabeef-dot-org. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Florida Beef Checkoff Involved in Military Programs
The Florida Beef Council is putting checkoff dollars to good use for a couple of military programs as Ashley Hughes explains what those efforts are. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …
U.S. Meat Production Taking another Cut
Just about every sector of the meat producing industry will be turning out less product this year except for one, as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
Ag Day A Big Hit for Okeechobee Kindergarteners
Okeechobee, Florida is in a rural area and is a big farm town, particularly in dairy production…But located on the north side of Lake Okeechobee, it’s also a good example of why even agriculture folks in rural areas need to be aware that lots of urban thinking people live in their midst. Listen to these interviews as local kindergarten teacher …
How The Beef Industry Can Assist the Food Service Industry
The forecast for food service operators this year is looking pretty good and according to Sarah Lockyer, director of digital content for the Penton Restaurant Group, there are some ways that the beef industry can help it along. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
South Florida Farmers Say Congressmen West & Kingston “Get It”
Southeast AgNet was there when Congressman Jack Kingston from Georgia joined Congressman Allen West in West’s south Florida Congressional district on Friday, to visit with a couple small groups of leading area farmers about critical issues of the day. The conversation was quite candid, and the farmers were encouraged that these Congressional representatives “get it”, particularly when it comes to …
Florida Cattlemen Pleased with Legislative Session
Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, said the Florida legislative session did end on time this past Friday and while they were pleased with the session, there were not a lot of bills passed this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
New BSE Rules Proposed by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking to change its rules concerning BSE to put them more in line with international standards as Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. John Clifford, said the changes are expected to assist in future negotiations to reopen important trade markets that remain closed to U.S. beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
Ag in Review for the Week of March 5, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …