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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
Higher Feed Costs Means Less Meat Production
Even though futures prices for corn took a tumble on the Chicago Board of Trade Thursday, most contracts through July 2011 are either near or over $5.00, and trends suggest prices will stay above that mark well into 2011. This means cattle and hog producers will be looking at lower profits due to higher feed prices, and in turn could …
AL Attends NCBA Legislative Conference
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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
GA Beef Ambassador to Compete In Rapid City
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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
FL Hoping to Increase Voluntary Beef Checkoff
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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
Food Industry Groups try to Revive Food Safety Legislation
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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …
FL NRCS Conservation Assistance and Funding
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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
GCA Preparing for 2011 Convention
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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
AL Board Sales Benefiting Producers
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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
FL FSA Programs for Cattle Producers
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 Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …