During this last day of the 2013 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island, the General Membership Meeting took place this morning where the officers for the upcoming year were installed. Wes Williamson of Okeechobee took over the reigns as FCA President, and Summer Best was able to talk with him about the convention along with insight for his year …
Meat Production Forecast Increases
When it comes to meat production here in the U.S. this year, we we may see more beef and broiler production than first thought but lower pork output. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
This Month a Critical One for American Agriculture
With both the Farm Bill and Immigration Reform currently working their way through Congress, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that this is a very critical time for agriculture. Farm Bill Download Audio Immigration Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
Florida Cattlemen Wrap Up Convention Today
This is the final day of the 2013 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Water Wars
Everett Griner explains about the crucial irrigation water that is drying up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …
Putnam Visits with Florida Cattlemen
Another person attending this year’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island is Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adam Putnam. Summer Best was able to chat with him about some of the issues he was talking with cattle producers about. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Legislation to Repeal Death Tax Introduced in Congress
From The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (June 19, 2013) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) supports the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013, introduced in Congress today by Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas). The legislation seeks to Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Trend of Food Prices Continue to Delight Consumers and Puzzle Economist
Consumers may be delighted, but many economists continue to be puzzled by the trends in food prices this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Getting Beef Checkoff Information to Producers
In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, this week Casey Clemons, general manager of the North Florida Livestock Market in Lake City and current President of the Florida Association of Livestock Markets, wants cattle producers to know there is a lot of information available where they can see exactly what their dollar …
Many Events at 2013 Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
There are many things taking place at this year’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention at Marco Island as this is a picture from this mornings Junior Quiz Bowl. Also this morning, the FCA Board of Directors met to discuss the various issues affecting the cattle industry right now. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …