Slight Increase in Retail Food Prices to Start 2013

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

Shoppers paid about two-percent more for food at the grocery store at the beginning of 2013 compared to the fourth quarter of 2012. 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 …

Breathalyzer for Cattle

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia

We are all familiar with the use of breathalyzers to detect traces of alcohol in one’s blood, but now that same concept could be used to determine feed efficiency and illness in cattle. 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, …

NCBA President Pleased with Results of OIG Audit

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Scott George, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President, was in the Southeast this past weekend speaking to attendees at the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association annual convention. And he was pleased with last week’s announcenment by USDA’s Office of the Inspector General concerning their audit of the national beef checkoff program. Download Audio To hear more of NCBA President Scott George’s comments click …

Budget and Wildlife BMP’s the Current Florida Legislative Issues

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida

Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, gives us the latest on where the budget stands in Florida’s legislative session as well as details regarding bill dealing with wildlife BMP’s. 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 …

Georgia Cattlemen Elect New Officers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

This is the final day of the 52nd annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show in Perry. Yesterday, the 2013-2014 officer team was installed as David Gazda of Athens took over as the new President, Melvin Porter of Jefferson as President-elect, Randy Fordham of Danielsville, Vice-president, and Billy Moore as Treasurer. New President Gazda hopes cattle producers who have …

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Georgia

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 5th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama and Georgia. AL: Download Audio GA: 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 …

NCBA President Talks with Georgia Cattlemen

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Scott George from Cody, Wyoming was the guest speaker at this morning’s annual meeting of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association. It is just one of the many events taking place today during the Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention, Beef Expo and Trade Show here in Perry. I caught up with George who told me he’s really enjoying talking …

Improvements to Food Safety

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Dr. Richard Raymond, a former USDA Undersecretary for Food Safety says there is good news to report regarding food safety. 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 …

Florida Drought Remains Stubbornly Persistent

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Weather

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the Florida Peninsula continues to miss out on the moisture that’s been plentiful over most of the Southeast. 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 …

Cattle Producers Urged to Look at Beef Quality Audit

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Dr. Bo Reagan, senior vice president with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, was one of the guest speakers today at the Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention. He encouraged cattle producers to learn more about the Beef Quality Audit, which he said is very important for all aspects of the beef industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …