2008 Priority State Issues for FL Cattlemen and Dairy Producers

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future …

Cattle Industry Mourns Passing of Paul Hitch

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association just released this statement concerning the passing of Paul Hitch, a well-known leader in the cattle industry…. Best known for his success in cattle feeding, Paul was president and chairman of Hitch Enterprises, Inc. and Hitch AgriBusiness, Inc. -  diversified agricultural operations based in the Oklahoma panhandle region.   Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay …

Top 10 Reasons to Attend GCA Convention

The annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show, in conjunction with the Georgia Beef Expo, is all coming up April 2nd through 5th in Perry. GCA’s Michelle Creamer has developed a “Top 10” list of reasons why you should attend.  Report (1:30 mp3) Save money by pre-registering by March 21st. To do so click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

AL Economist on Controlling Input Costs

Everyone in production agriculture is being affected by higher input costs, and well known Auburn Extension Economist Walt Prevatt has information to try and help you control those costs.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For …

FL Cattlemen Concerned About Budget Cuts

As you can see from the pictures below, a good group of cattlemen from across the state have been in Tallahassee this week. FCA’s Sam Ard says they are all concerned with possible budget cuts to agriculture.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …

Florida Cattlemen at the Capitol-Photos

Florida Cattlemen’s Association members have “a good day in the state Capitol” during their quarterly meeting in Tallahassee this week. A good turnout of cattlemen and a good turnout of legislators at the reception Wednesday night. Some of these folks will be back again next week during Florida Farm Bureau’s legislative day activities and reception Tuesday night. On Friday morning, …

GA Picks New Beef Ambassador

Georgia has a new Beef Ambassador who will represent the state at the national competition coming up this fall.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

FBC Working with Federation Dollars

There are some programs in Florida that have taken place and some that are currently underway which the Beef Checkoff is funding, but Florida Beef Council Chairman Brad Etheridge says it’s all thanks to funds from the Federation.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida …

AL Trying to Renovate Garrett Coliseum

After this past week’s rodeo and livestock shows, the issue of possibly renovating Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, Alabama is one many in the livestock industry still wonder about.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For …

AL Beef U for Youth

A Beef U event is coming up in April in Auburn designed for youth across the state, but those interested need to register this week.  Report (1:30 mp3)  To learm more or to register, just click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …