The 2016 Florida Cattlemen’s Institute & Allied Trade Show will be held Thursday, January 14th at the Turner Agri-Center in Arcadia from 8:00am to 3:30pm. There will be a variety of topics discussed as an educational seminar will be held, designed to present current and timely information to livestock producers. Plus, those attending will have an opportunity to see the …
Whole Farm Protection
Whole farm protection program offers a safety net for growers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency has a new program that will provide growers whole farm protection. The Whole Farm Revenue Protection Program provides a risk management safety net for all commodities on the farm under one Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …
Duvall Elected as New AFBF President
Zippy Duvall, a third generation farmer, was elected this week to lead the American Farm Bureau Federation. Duvall, who served as president of Georgia Farm Bureau for nine years, becomes the 12th president of AFBF. Scott VanderWal, who has served as President of South Dakota Farm Bureau, was elected to serve as vice president. In a press conference yesterday, Duvall …
Southeast AgNet This Week
Southeast AgNet This Week: Slight Reduction in Cotton Production; Pleased with Recent Conference Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes cotton production numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, as well as an overview of the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. Click here to view this weeks issue. Want more? Click here to subscribe. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Georgia Farmer Elected American Farm Bureau President
Today, during the annual American Farm Bureau Convention in Orlando, Florida, delegates elected Georgia farmer Zippy Duvall to lead the organization as president. Duvall, who has been serving as Georgia’s Farm Bureau state president, will take over the top post from Bob Stallman, who has retired after 16 years. Duvall will serve a two-year term with the organization. Duvall beat …
Alabama Cowboy Cookoff Teams Wanted
Erin Beasley, director of consumer marketing for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, says the association is now signing up teams for the annual Cowboy Cookoff which will be held Saturday, March 19. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …
Malia Excited to Join the Georgia Beef Board Staff
We told you last week that the Georgia Beef Board had recently hired Kaytlyn Malia as its new director of public relations and industry information. Kaytlyn told me she is excited to be chosen for this position. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …
November Pork and Beef Exports Gain Momentum
U.S. pork exports continued to gain momentum in November while beef exports also showed signs of a rebound, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Joe Schuele has more on that story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …
Florida’s Adam Putnam: We Have a Real Opportunity
From Commissioner Adam H. Putnam Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Friend, Every year, the Florida Legislature kicks off its annual 60-day legislative session to help govern and fund our great state. This session, we have an opportunity to pass meaningful water policy reform that will help meet the needs of our growing population and thriving economy, while protecting …
Florida NRCS Reminds Landowners of Nearing Deadline
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants to remind landowners in the state that this Friday, January 15th, is the deadline to apply for funding through the Agricultural Conservation Easements Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …