Two Florida Ranches Receive National BQA Award

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Livestock

During this morning’s Best of Beef Breakfast awards ceremony at the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention, two Florida ranches were presented with national BQA awards. The 2013 Beef Quality Assurance Award was given to the Kempfer Family with Kempfer Cattle Company in Deer Park while the 2013 Dairy Beef Quality Assurance Award winner was Woody & Grace Larson with Family Tree …

2nd Edition of the Alabama Agriculture Magazine Unveiled

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Crops

The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries has unveiled the 2nd issue of Alabama Agriculture magazine, a 50-page, comprehensive guide to the state’s farms, food and forestry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …

Farmers Encouraged to Continue Momentum Created by Super Bowl Ad

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Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says Rural America shouldn’t let the opportunity created by the Dodge Super Bowl ad go to waste. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment …

Preliminary Results of Beef Industry Sustainability Assessment Released

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

The preliminary results of the Beef Industry Sustainability Assessment was presented in Tampa, Florida during the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention. The assessment, funded by the Beef Checkoff Program, marks the first time any industry has ever measured the sustainability of its entire supply chain. The Beef Sustainability Assessment was conducted by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the …

Need for Guest Worker Program Recurring Theme This Week

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The need for immigration reform was a reoccurring theme in discussions at the capital this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members …

FL Peninsula Quickly Slipping into a Drought

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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says that both FL specialty crop growers and cattlemen are starting to suffer from dry conditions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida …

NCBA President Pleased with Convention

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

It’s day two of the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show here in Tampa, Florida as I was able to catch up with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander and we talked about some of the many issues being discussed by cattlemen this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

Baxter Black Meets FCA Sweetheart in Tampa

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Day one of the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is winding down as one stop many people made was at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association booth as the host state was busy talking with convention goers from across the country. One of those was a well known voice, Baxter Black as I snapped a quick picture of him …

Farmer’s Share of Retail Food Dollar Down a Bit

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The latest Farmer’s Share report shows a decrease from December in the amount farmers are seeing compared to the retail price at the super market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in …

Cattle Producers Urged to Become BQA Certified

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

In our “BQA Quality Report” brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, this week we hear from Tammy Cheely of Sandersville, Georgia who said BQA is good for the industry and thus encourages cattle producers who are not certified to do so. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida …