A New Farm Bill is Still Possible

Randall Weiseman Cattle

With April 18th not that far away and the fact Congress is in a two-week recess, many wonder if a new farm bill is even possible, but some feel it is.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Georgia Kicks off Agriculture Week

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cotton, General, Georgia

 The 5th annual Georgia Ag Awareness Day event took place today at the Georgia Freight Depot in downtown Atlanta. A cross section of folks attended the event including state legislators, FFA and 4-H youth, and of course a variety of commodity groups and others involved in agriculture across the state. Governor Sonny Perdue (pictured right) gave an opening speech hi-lighting the …

Cattlemen Heading to Washington

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Cattlemen from across the nation are soon heading to our nation’s capitol for their annual meeting with lawmakers to discuss issues affecting cattle producers and agriculture.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in …

Alabama Cattlewoman is New ANCW Officer

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

The Southeast Region II of the American National Cattlewomen’s Association, which includes Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, has a member who is a new national officer. Lana Slaten of Cullman, Alabama, said she is proud to serve as the new Vice President of an ANCW.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL Cattlemen Watching Legislative Bills

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association has been and will continue to keep track of bills being discussed in the Florida legislature which concerns agriculture.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …

Congress Urged to Ratify Colombia Free Trade Pact

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

The Bush administration is urging Congress to ratify the Colombia Free Trade Agreement that was negotiated in 2006. USDA officials say it would be good for agriculture – including grains, meat, cotton, peanuts and specialty crops. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …

FL Cattlemen Meet with Legislators

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association spent this past week in Tallahassee meeting with elected officials and Southeast AgNet’s intern during the legislative session this year, Kristen Williams, talked with FCA’s Jim Handley about the week.  Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

GA Beef at Ag Awareness Day

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

A variety of ag commodity groups, including the Georgia Beef Board, will be set up this Tuesday at the state capitol. Julie McPeake says they will be partcipating in the annual Georgia Ag Awareness day, all a part of National Agriculture Week.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …

AL Livestock Market Report

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has a quick rundown through this week’s cattle market numbers.  Report (:45 mp3)         Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida 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 …

2008 Priority State Issues for FL Cattlemen and Dairy Producers

Gary Cooper Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida

Here is a handout about important ag issues (pdf file) distributed among those attending the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and Southeast Milk, Inc. legislative activities in Tallahassee this week. Sponsored ContentPropane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …