FL Less Dollars for Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida

Beef checkoff dollars in Florida have really been down the past few years, as help from the Federation of State Beef Councils has kept certain programs underway in the state. But with the fact the new national budget had to be trimmed, those dollars may be harder to come by for the new fiscal year. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …

Georgia National Fair Planning New Arena

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

The Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry is planning a new covered arena to help with the growing number of junior cattle shows. Jim Floyd, director of agriculture and youth, says that the current arena is too small for the amount of cattle the youth have and that the new air conditioned facility should help make the shows more …

John Deere Introduces New Compact Tractors for Market Niches

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In Sarasota, Florida this week John Deere officials displayed hundreds of tractors, many of them new models to become available in 2009, many of them geared toward the ‘lifestyle’ rural crowd and folks involved in things like citrus, nursery, vineyards and other agriculture operations. According to John Deere representatives on hand for the event, the new models coupled with the …

Trade Restrictions Cost Cattle Industry

Randall Weiseman Cattle

Results of a report conducted by the International Trade Commission shows trade restrictions have had a real affect on those in the cattle industry. To see more of this report from the ITC, click Here Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Using ID Tags this Fall

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

With Country of Origin Labeling underway and more and more producers becoming involved in Animal ID, USDA Under Secretary Bruce Knight says we should see more ID tags being used during this fall’s calving season. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Holding Irrigated Grazing System Tour

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation service reminds producers about an Irrigated Intensive Grazing System Tour coming up this Wednesday in Morgan County. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Southeast Places at World Dairy Expo

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia

Some folks from the Southeast did well at the recent World Dairy Expo held in Wisconsin. To learn more click here: World Dairy Expo Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Beef Cookin’ Up Something New For Dinner

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

My Beef Checkkoff dot com is a website funded of course by the beef checkoff which helps consumers with great ideas for serving new beef dishes for dinner. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Dyan Kennedy with the Alabama Department of Agriculture runs through this past week’s prices from the cattle markets around the state. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Investigating Cattle Thefts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Due to a recent number of cattle thefts in Alabama, Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Sparks held a press conference in Montgomery Wednesday which also included Dr. Billy Powell of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association. The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is offering a $1000 reward for animals stolen from their members who had a sign like this posted on their property. To learn …