GAC Pleased with Continued Food Safety Efforts in the GA Legislature

Randall Weiseman Beef, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Vegetables

For this week’s Georgia Legislative Report, Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says the Sanitary Activity for Food-Processing Enterprises or SAFE Act will further strengthen the food safety legislation that was passed last session setting parameters for food processing companies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

NCBA President on Vilsack Trade Mission to Japan

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

Cattle producers from various parts of the southeast are in Perry, Georgia this weekend attending the 2010 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention. One person who was able to stop by is the new President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Steve Foglesong, who told me he is pleased with the news that U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will soon be heading …

GCA Convention and Beef Expo Underway

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The 2010 Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention & Trade Show is off and running as their President elect, Bill Bryan, hopes producers from across the state will get a chance to attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

More Help for Veterinarian Students

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The American Veterinary Medical Association has announced a new program that will help graduating veterinarian’s pay of their student loans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Meat Production Forecasts Lowered

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The latest USDA livestock outlook shows a reduction in total 2010 meat production estimates. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

AL Auctioneers to Compete in WLAC

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Three livestock auctioneers from Alabama will be among the 33 contestants competing for the 47th annual World Livestock Auctioneer Championship on June 19th in Oklahoma. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 01, 2010

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Sugar, Vegetables

Here’s this week’s 04-01-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

GCA Convention Underway Today

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, General, Georgia, Livestock

The 2010 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association convention and Trade Show kicks off today and runs through Saturday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, as GCA’s Michelle Creamer says there are new things in store this year including the fact there is no registration fee. Download Audio To learn more about the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association convention coming up this week …

Family Farm Future

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia

The family farm is disappearing in the U.S. Why? Many young people are choosing not to farm. Why? Everett Griner looks at this problem today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Lower than Expected Prices for Dairy

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

Dairy herd reductions have slowed down, but production per cow remains the same. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025