The budget is always a major issue during any Florida legislative session, and according to Florida Cattlemen’s Association Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard, many issues of importance to agriculture will be affected by budget talks this week. The 2017 Florida legislative session is scheduled to end May 5. To learn more, go to the FCA website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia livestock market reports for the week ending March 31st, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. 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 …
GCA Pleased with Georgia Legislative Session
The 2017 Georgia legislative session wrapped up last night, and during this morning’s general membership meeting at the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Convention and Trade Show in Perry, members heard a report about bills of interest to agriculture that had passed. Randall Weiseman talked with Chris Taylor, chairman of the GCA Legislative Committee about those bills. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
NCBA Builds Staff Numbers in Washington D.C.
Many cattle producers were in Washington D.C. last week for the annual National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Legislative Conference. They had a chance to work with staff there, which NCBA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall, says has grown. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Incoming GCA President Encourages Producers to Get Involved
The 2017 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show, in conjunction with the annual Beef Expo, continues today at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Incoming GCA President, Lee Brown from Comer, says he is looking forward to the upcoming year and encourages producers to get involved. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
India Still Top Global Milk Producer
Data by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows India remains the global leader in milk production, trailed by the United States, which is the second largest milk producing country. India is unique among the major milk producers because more than half of its production comes from water buffalo, rather than cattle. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
NCBA Staff Helps Producers during Legislative Conference
Cattle producers from across the country have been in Washington D.C. this week for the annual National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Legislative Conference. Jennifer Houston from Tennessee, who currently serves as Chairman of the NCBA Policy Division, says their D.C. staff does a great job. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
GCA President Invites Producers to Annual Convention
The 2017 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show, in conjunction with the annual Beef Expo, is underway at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman caught up with GCA President, Kyle Gillooly, who looks back at the past year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
U.S. Beef Exports Expected to Rise This Year
The export market is becoming more important to U.S. beef producers. Gary Crawford has the story. 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
Gee Haw Whoa Back Rodeo at ABAC April 7-8
Rodeo fans are invited to Tifton, Georgia April 7-8 as that’s when Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) will hold their annual “Gee Haw Whoa Back” rodeo. ABAC’s Dr. Tim Marshall says this is part of Homecoming Week 2017. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …