Using Microbial Help for More Efficient Production of Biofuels

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Energy, Specialty Crops

With the help of genetic materials from a cow’s rumen, scientists are developing new ways to break down plant fibers for conversion into biofuel. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

AL Attends NCBA Legislative Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said one of the many issues discussed at the 2010 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Legislative Conference was the estate tax, as many cattle producers are worried about it reverting back to pre-2001 levels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding …

GA Beef Ambassador to Compete In Rapid City

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The 2011 National Beef Ambassador Competition is coming up Oct. 1-3 in Rapid City, South Dakota as Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board said they will be represented again this year. Download Audio For more information go to www.nationalbeefambassador.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …

FL Hoping to Increase Voluntary Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, George Kempfer, admits it’s been slow getting producers to take part in the state voluntary beef checkoff but wants to remind them that the entire dollar stays in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …

Food Industry Groups try to Revive Food Safety Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

Several food industry groups will rally this week in Washington, D.C. in an effort to revive the stalled Senate food safety bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

FL NRCS Conservation Assistance and Funding

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Katura Wright with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida reminds producers that October 29th is the cutoff date to submit applications for several voluntary conservation programs including the Grassland Reserve Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida …

GCA Preparing for 2011 Convention

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Georgia Cattlemen’s Association President-Elect Steve Blackburn says work has been underway for their annual convention coming next April at the National Fairgrounds in Perry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

AL Board Sales Benefiting Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Feeder calf board sales which have taken place in Alabama the past few weeks are showing some pretty good results, according to Nate Jeager with the Alabama Farmers Federation. Download Audio More information about these sales is at www.alfeedercattle.com Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …

FL FSA Programs for Cattle Producers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

State Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Florida, Tim Manning, wants to remind livestock producers about three programs that may be able to help them when facing certain disasters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …