COOL and Congress

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock

Country of Origin Labeling is a topic that we will be hearing more and more about, and many wonder what our elected officials think about it.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …

Auburn Boosting Equine Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Livestock

The number of horses is growing across Alabama, a fact Auburn University’s College of Agriculture is very aware of.  Report (1:30 mp3)   Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …

FL Cattle Export Facility Discussed

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Discussions took place last week at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention about the facilities for exporting livestock out of the state.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …

UnderSecretary Bruce Knight Relays Farm Bill Concerns

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

As markup work continues in the ag committees, USDA is relaying their concerns when it comes to how certain sections are being looked at for the new farm bill. UnderSecretary Bruce Knight attended the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention Thursday to relay some of those concerns.  Report (1:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Progress Being Made on Animal ID

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

It’s slow but one official said progress is being made on the animal identification program.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida 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 …

Southeast Producers in Pork Leadership Academy

Randall Weiseman Pork

Many people attended the recent World Pork Expo including two producers from our area who also are involved with the Pork Leadership Academy.    AL Report  (1:30 mp3)       GA Report  (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …

Propane Powers American Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Cotton, Energy, General, Poultry, Specialty Crops

The propane industry was in Washington DC this week for Propane Days. When Gary Cooper was in DC recently, he interviewed Mark Leitman with the Propane Education and Research Council, or PERC about the latest propane products for agriculture. Find out more at agpropane.com. Propane for Cotton and Poultry Report (1:30 mp3) Propane for Produce Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida …

FL Emergency Plans for Small Livestock Operators

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Emergency planning includes what to do for people with animals, especially small livestock operations in Florida.  Report (2:00 mp3) To learn more about5 SART, Click Here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …

NCBA Watching Energy Proposal Debate

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Many in the livestock industry, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, will be watching the debate this week in the Senate concerning the proposed energy plan.  Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Pilot States Study Animal ID

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork

A handful of states have been participating in a pilot program through USDA to find out how well an animal identification program will actually work.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …