AL Producer Says NCBA is Looking Ahead

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

As President-elect Obama continues to name his staff, Vice-chairman of NCBA’s Policy Division Eric Smith of Reform, Alabama said they are looking forward to working with the new administration. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …

AL Cattlewoman Looks Forward to Convention

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

The 2009 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show will be held in Phoenix, Ariz. Jan. 28-31 and the American National Cattlewomen Vice President Lana Slaten of Cullman, Alabama is looking forward to the annual meeting. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

Beef Checkoff Survey Underway

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

The annual random survey of producers nationwide to measure understanding and support of the beef checkoff and gather input is now underway. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida …

WASDE Lowers Livestock Production Numbers

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates forecast for U.S. meat production in 2008 and 2009 has been lowered. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

EPA Gives Livestock Producers Exemption

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

EPA has announced a final rule providing an administrative reporting exemption for air releases of hazardous substances from animal waste at farms. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida …

FDA Decision on Off-Label Use of Antibiotics

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

The Food and Drug Administration says it will continue to allow livestock producers access to a class of antibiotics for a variety of off-label uses. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …

USDA Addressing Findings of OIG Investigation

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

USDA is working to correct problems found by the Inspector General’s investigation after one of the largest meat recalls on record here in the U.S. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …

Beef Board Meetings at Annual Convention

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Cattle producers from across the Southeast and the nation are encouraged to attend the 2009 Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show in Phoenix in late January. During the meeting, Cattlemen’s Beef Board members will review and evaluate checkoff-funded programs along with reviewing recommendations for possible improvements to the checkoff. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Hallmark-Westland Investigation Complete

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

The OIG has released their report concerning the investigation of the Hallmark/Westland plant in California where humane handling and inspection violations were found earlier this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

FL Cattlemen Pleased with New Bahiagrass

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

Executive Vice President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Jim Handley is pleased with the University of Florida’s IFAS release of the new bahiagrass called Riata, saying it will mean a lot to many producers in the state. And at that release event last week, past president of the FCA Larry Rooks, spoke to those in attendance saying he looks forward …