Cattlemen Heading to Washington

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Alabama Cattlewoman is New ANCW Officer

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …

FL Cattlemen Watching Legislative Bills

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

Congress Urged to Ratify Colombia Free Trade Pact

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

FL Cattlemen Meet with Legislators

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

GA Beef at Ag Awareness Day

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

AL Livestock Market Report

Alabama Department of Agriculture’s Dyan Kennedy has a quick rundown through this week’s cattle market numbers.  Report (:45 mp3)         Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …