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

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …

Statement from Ag Secretary Vilsack on Proposed FY 2012 Budget

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

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …

ACA President Welcomes New Members

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 ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …

2011 Gulf Coast Agribusiness Conference

MILTON, FL – The University of Florida, Santa Rosa County Extension Service and Team Santa Rosa announces its 2011 Gulf Coast Agribusiness Conference on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry House located at 8897 Byrom Campbell Road, Pace, FL 32571. Family farms are continually facing new challenges in today’s economy. To address these concerns, speakers from the …

Ag in Review for the Week of February 7, 2011

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 …

ACA Beef Cookoff Draws Crowd

It’s day 2 of the annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show in Montgomery where last night the crowd enjoyed a fun event. Southeast AgNet was proud once again to sponsor the ACA/ACWA Beef Cookoff Challenge as 3 teams competed for the yearly bragging rights. Those competing this year (pictured right) were Leo Hollinger, Kathy Crow, Donna Jo Curtis, …

Vilsack Comments on Eastern Livestock Issue

Questions about the now bankrupt cattle brokerage firm, Eastern Livestock Company, were brought up to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack 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 That …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending February 11th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: 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 …

Comments being Accepted for New Everglades Initiative

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with private landowners, conservation groups and federal, tribal, state and local agencies to develop a new national wildlife refuge and conservation area to preserve the community’s ranching heritage and conserve the headwaters and fish and wildlife of the Everglades. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong …