This is the final day of the 53rd annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show. A new slate of officers has been set for the upcoming year, as the new President is Melvin Porter from Jefferson. President-elect is Randy Fordham, Vice President is Kyle Gillooly, while Billy Moore will once again serve as Treasurer. I caught up with Porter …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 4, 2014
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 4th 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 provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …
Hot Topics Round Table at Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention
Part of today’s events at the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention and Trade Show was a hot topics round table discussion. Those participating included Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Cobb, Bill Vernon with Georgia EMC, Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar and Dr. Temple Grandin. A variety of topics concerning agriculture were discussed including Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support …
Eggs Leading the Way in Increases in Marketbasket Survey
American Farm Bureau Federation’s Semi-Annual Marketbasket Survey reveals that retail egg prices have hit historically high prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …
New Vidalia Onion Pack Date Still Being Enforced
The Agriculture Department will indeed enforce the new, later start date for shipping Vidalia onions this season. Despite a court ruling that Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black is outside his authority in setting that date. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …
Outgoing Georgia Cattlemen President Pleased with Past Year
Cattle producers from across Georgia are in Perry this week for the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show. And today, David Gazda from Athens will see his term as GCA President come to an end. But he told me it’s been a great year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of …
4H
4H is America’s foremost social teacher. Everett Griner talks about 4H and our children learn from it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …
Temple Grandin Speaks to Georgia Cattlemen
A big crowd was on hand for today’s luncheon during the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention as cattle producers stopped in to hear the keynote speaker. Well known consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior, Dr. Temple Grandin is in town and she spent time talking about her years of research. She also took part in this afternoon’s BQA training …
Funding to Fight Feral Swine
USDA is investing $20 million dollars to combat the wide range of damage caused by feral swine populations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …