Alabama’s Lana Slaten New ANCW President

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

At an induction ceremony held Thursday evening at the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention in San Antonio, Texas, Lana Slaten of Cullman, Alabama was elected 59th president of the American National CattleWomen, Inc. (ANCW). Slaten has served CattleWomen and the beef industry on the local, state and national level. She has served as Alabama CattleWomen president and in numerous capacities at …

GA Family Receives Regional ESAP Award

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

During the National Environmental Stewardship Award presentation Thursday evening at the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention, Region II was well represented by Greenview Polled Hereford Farms, Inc. of Screven, Ga. Pictured is the Jonathan (Jonny) Harris Family receiving their regional award, as they were nominated by Georgia Cattlemen’s Association. Then after the presentation of the seven regional winners, Leavitt Lake Ranches …

Florida Water Quality Coalition to EPA: Show Us the Data!

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

January 28, 2010 Florida Water Quality Coalition, Inc. Contact: Cathy Vogel (239) 565-1429 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Water Quality Coalition today joined a chorus of Florida voices expressing concerns over the EPA’s recent proposal to impose water quality concentration standards for nitrogen and phosphorus, naturally occurring nutrients, in Florida’s inland waters such as streams, lakes, springs and even manmade …

D.C. Issues Discussed at Cattle Convention

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

The 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show continues today in San Antonio, Texas where Collin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, talked to producers about both legislative and regulatory issues affecting their operations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Hungry People

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

This is an unsolvable problem that just keeps growing. Is there a solution? Everett Griner discusses. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Water and Poo

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Recently elected National Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher chairman, Will Gilmer, is also an Alabama dairy farmer who uses his website along with a variety of other social media tools to communicate the importance of agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

EPA Nutrient Standards Will Have Wide Spread Consequences

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

EPA’s proposed nutrient standards for Florida’s waters has had agriculture stand up and take notice, but Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson notes that it will effect more than just farmers. Download Audio There are a series of hearings that EPA will be holding to hear comments about the proposal. In order to attend and/or participate in the public workshop you MUST …

GA Farm Represents Region II for National Award

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

One event that will take place this Thursday night at the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas will be the 2009 National Environmental Stewardship Award ceremony. Download Audio And for those interested in next year’s event, applications are currently being taken for the 2010 award. For more information or to nominate a cattle operation …

A Push for Better School Lunches

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Vegetables

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says that despite severe budget constraints, the School Lunch Program needs to remain a high priority. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024