AL Cattle Prices Were Up in 2010

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

David Garcia with the Alabama Livestock and Grain Market News branch office said cattle prices averages were up last year compared to the year before. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FBC Soon to See Longtime Staff Member Leave

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

We told you last month that the Florida Beef Council had announced they will be adding a new face to their staff, as Ashley Hughes will be joining them on March 1st. And while Jim Handley said they look forward to her addition to the staff, they don’t look forward to seeing Polly Golden who has served as Executive Director …

AL Promoting Membership in AJCA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is working to get more young people involved in the Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association, as Reid Blossom says they have made some changes in membership of the AJCA to make it all more streamlined. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Biofuels/Feedstocks Meeting near Lake Okeechobee Packs the Barn

Gary Cooper Cattle, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

A crowd of more than 250, mostly area farmers and ranchers, gathered in a large barn on a feedstocks farm near Lake Okeechobee Monday to hear from USDA officials and a representative of the U S military about feedstocks crops that can produce biofuels. It was another in a series of meetings that have been taking place throughout Florida for …

GA Looking for Beef Ambassador Contestants

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes says they are looking for senior and junior beef ambassador contestants as this year’s contest will take place at the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s Convention March 31 -April 2 in Perry, Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FAITC to Hold 8th Annual Ag Literacy Day on April 26

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Florida Ag in the Classroom executive director Lisa Gaskalla says that one of their premier programs, Agriculture Literacy Day, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Download Audio Those interested in participating should register online by April 15, 2011. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Statement from Ag Secretary Vilsack on Proposed FY 2012 Budget

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

WASHINGTON, February 14, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2012 budget: “President Obama and I share a vision for building an economy that works for all Americans; one that makes, creates, innovates and expands the middle class. “Since coming to office, we have taken important steps to avoid the potential economic …

Possible Time to Expand Your Cow Herd

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Tom Brink with J&F Cattle Feeding was one of the speakers at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s annual convention this past week and talked about cattle marketing and the possibility of this being a time some producers may want to look at building their cow herd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

ACA President Welcomes New Members

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association held their 68th annual convention this past weekend as their new president, Leo Hollinger, Jr. of Camden, said now it’s the time to join ACA as they represent many people across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024