Tallahassee, FL – The United States Department of Agriculture released today the preliminary results of the 2012 Census of Agriculture. The census, taken every five years, tracks the number of farmers, farms, farmland, value of agriculture products and the demographics of the farmers themselves. The census revealed Florida agriculture remains an economic engine and job creator in Florida, with an …
Georgia Cattlemen Holding Legislative Breakfast
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s Josh White hopes producers will attend their annual steak biscuit breakfast next week and discuss issues of importance with lawmakers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Commissioner McMillan Comments on 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Report
Montgomery, AL –The release of preliminary 2012 Census of Agriculture results today shows strong trends for the future of Alabama Agriculture. Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan stated, “I am very encouraged to see that Alabama farms sold $5.6 billion in agricultural products in 2012, a 26% increase from 2007. This double digit growth in Alabama farm products sold …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the 2012 Census of Agriculture preliminary results: “The preliminary data released today provide a snapshot of a strong rural America that has remained stable during difficult economic times. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …
Dairy Prices Fueling Projected Production Increase
More milk and dairy production is forecasted for 2014, due in part to an estimated price increase in most milk commodity classes. Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
CattleFax Analyst Speaks in Alabama
Cattle producers and ranchers are always seeking information on markets and other issues they deal with on their operations. Well today, during the Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention in Montgomery, CattleFax market analyst Troy Applehans talked about many of those issues. I caught up with him afterwards and we discussed expansion, feed costs and of course their projections for cattle prices. Download …
New Officers for Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
During the general session this morning at the 71st annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Montgomery, the officer team for the upcoming year was sworn in. The new President is Woody Clark from Andalusia, President-elect is Jim Akin of Lexington, new Vice-President is Bill Lipscomb from Prattville, and Treasurer is L.D. Fitzpatrick of Hope Hull. I talked with Woody Clark …
Originals
Spanish animals are still around. Everett Griner tells us of some. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026
Florida Water Advocates May Have to Put Hopes on Ice
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 18, 2014 ………. Advocates of cleaning Florida’s threatened rivers, bays and natural springs will have to tread water for a few more legislative sessions. Two large water measures are floating in the Senate this year. And at least two hundred water advocates from across the state rallied outside the Historic …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Underway
The 71st annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is underway at the Embassy Suites in downtown Montgomery. Both ACA Vice President Jim Akin and ACA President Jimmy Holliman are looking forward to the next two days. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …