It’s the final day of the 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. One person who has been involved in this year’s event is Buzz Eaves, chairperson of the Florida Grazing Lands Coalition. Southeast AgNet’s Lizzie Horton talked with him about some of the issues discussed during their meeting held this week. …
NCBA President Speaks to Florida Cattlemen
Day two of the 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show continues at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. One of the speakers this morning was National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President, Tracy Brunner. Southeast AgNet’s Josh McGill caught up with him to talk about issues affecting cattlemen across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Florida Cattlemen’s President Pleased with Past Year
The 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Trade Show is underway at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. FCA President Erik Jacobsen says the past year has been a good one. Download Audio 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 …
Alabama Cattlemen Looking at Future Events
The month of June thus far has been a busy one for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, and according to its executive vice president, Dr. Billy Powell, that does not change much for the rest of the month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Georgia Producer Pleased with Beef Checkoff
Many producers are aware of what all the beef checkoff does, and that includes Tommy Moore of Valdosta, Georgia. In the weekly Georgia Beef Board report, brought to you by your beef checkoff, he explains why the checkoff is so important. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
12 Public, Private Universities Calling for Increased Federal Investment in Agricultural Research
From the University of Florida/IFAS: By: Samantha Grenrock WASHINTON, D.C. – The University of Florida and 12 other prominent research institutions in the United States joined the SoAR Foundation today in calling for a surge in federal support of food and agricultural science. “Retaking the Field,” the report released by this coalition, highlights recent scientific innovations and illustrates how U.S. …
Florida Beef Council Learns about Beef Tenderness Project
The Florida Beef Council recently learned more about a project through the University of Florida/IFAS which is designed to see how genetic markers can be used to increase the accuracy of predicting beef tenderness. All thanks to the Beef Checkoff. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Cattlemen’s Convention and Trade Show Starts Today
The 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show officially kicks off today at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. The opening general session will be at 1:00 today with the big trade show opening at 4:00 this evening. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Farm Credit Beginning Farmer Loans up 12 Percent
Farm Credit made nearly 80,000 new loans to beginning farmers and ranchers last year totaling nearly $13 billion. The Farm Credit Administration says the number of loans made to beginning producers increased by 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, …
Milk Prices Enjoying a Higher Trend
Milk prices celebrated June Dairy Month last week by enjoying a higher price trend. Brian Doherty of Stewart Peterson says the higher milk prices could be in part due to fund money looking for a new investment spot. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …