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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Hungry People

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This is an unsolvable problem that just keeps growing. Is there a solution? Everett Griner discusses. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Water and Poo

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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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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

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Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says that despite severe budget constraints, the School Lunch Program needs to remain a high priority. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Discussing Beef Promotion at Convention

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

A variety of folks from across the Southeast are in San Antonio, Texas this week for the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, where many things will be discussed including new national beef checkoff programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Smaller than Expected Cattle Numbers

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According to the recent numbers, the nation’s feedlots have less cattle in them than many had expected, and are at the lowest levels since 2005. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024