BQA Means Doing the Right Things Right

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

Today’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Frank Owsley, Extension Animal Scientist with Auburn University and the BQA State Coordinator in Alabama, said the message they’re trying to get out to producers is they want them to do the things that are right to help put more money into …

GIPSA Rule’s Costs Substantial, Analysis Finds

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

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Nov. 10, 2010) – Confirming what food-animal producers have suspected about a proposed federal rule on buying and selling livestock and poultry, a comprehensive economic analysis of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed regulation found it would be bad for farmers and ranchers, bad for consumers and bad for rural America. The study, released today and conducted …

Showcasing Fluid Power Technology at AG CONNECT Expo 2011

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

Agribusiness professionals who want to know more about the latest technology that keeps their machinery running and productive can explore their interests in depth at AG CONNECT Expo 2011. The agriculture trade show today announced the addition of an International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) exhibit pavilion, sponsored by the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Bronson Confident in Putnam’s Ability to Lead FL Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson and Commissioner-Elect Adam Putnam are in the midst of the transition process and Bronson says he confident that he is leaving Florida Agriculture in good hands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Producers Benefit from Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Dr. Frank Thomas, who serves on the Georgia Beef Board, said producers have seen many benefits over the years due to the checkoff. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

ACA Keeping Producers Informed

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

Getting the latest information out to producers is something that Reid Blossom with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said has become more efficient due to new media venues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FBC Benefits from Federation Dollars

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Jim Handley explains how the Florida Beef Council has been able to obtain extra checkoff dollars from time to through the Federation of State Beef Councils which allows them to conduct certain programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Public Comment Deadline Nearing on GIPSA Rule

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

A reminder the deadline for commenting on USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration proposed change to the rule on livestock marketing is November 22nd. For more information or to submit comments on-line log go to: http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#submitComment?R=0900006480b7496d Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Agriculture Concerned with New Missouri Law

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Livestock

Many wonder how animal agriculture may be affected after voters in Missouri approved Proposition “B”. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Ag Commissioner-Elect Putnam Announces Transition Leaders

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

BARTOW, Fla. – Today, Commissioner-Elect Adam Putnam announced his Transition Team Co-chairs. Former CIA Director and Congressman Porter Goss, Ambassador John Rood, Former House Speaker Allan Bense and Tracy Duda Chapman will lead the effort with additional transition personnel announcements expected next week. Putnam also named Trey McCarley to staff the Transition as Executive Director. The website, www.freshfromflorida.com, has also …