Tallahassee, FL – The United States Department of Agriculture released today the preliminary results of the 2012 Census of Agriculture. The census, taken every five years, tracks the number of farmers, farms, farmland, value of agriculture products and the demographics of the farmers themselves. The census revealed Florida agriculture remains an economic engine and job creator in Florida, with an …
Georgia Cattlemen Holding Legislative Breakfast
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s Josh White hopes producers will attend their annual steak biscuit breakfast next week and discuss issues of importance with lawmakers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
Commissioner McMillan Comments on 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Report
Montgomery, AL –The release of preliminary 2012 Census of Agriculture results today shows strong trends for the future of Alabama Agriculture. Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan stated, “I am very encouraged to see that Alabama farms sold $5.6 billion in agricultural products in 2012, a 26% increase from 2007. This double digit growth in Alabama farm products sold …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the 2012 Census of Agriculture preliminary results: “The preliminary data released today provide a snapshot of a strong rural America that has remained stable during difficult economic times. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
World Ag Sector Will Continue to Grow in Next Decade
David Stallings, analyst and coordinator of USDA’s Ten Year Agricultural Projections Report, says the U.S. and world agricultural sectors will continue to grow over the next decade. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …
True Labeling
The F.D.A. continues to fight for true labeling. Everett Griner tells us about this battle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
CattleFax Analyst Speaks in Alabama
Cattle producers and ranchers are always seeking information on markets and other issues they deal with on their operations. Well today, during the Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention in Montgomery, CattleFax market analyst Troy Applehans talked about many of those issues. I caught up with him afterwards and we discussed expansion, feed costs and of course their projections for cattle prices. Download …
New Officers for Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
During the general session this morning at the 71st annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Montgomery, the officer team for the upcoming year was sworn in. The new President is Woody Clark from Andalusia, President-elect is Jim Akin of Lexington, new Vice-President is Bill Lipscomb from Prattville, and Treasurer is L.D. Fitzpatrick of Hope Hull. I talked with Woody Clark …
Joy Ride Over for High Farm Incomes
Agriculture analyst David Stallings says that USDA’s Agricultural 10 year Projections show that the record prices and incomes that many farmers have enjoyed over the past few years are coming to an end. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …
Originals
Spanish animals are still around. Everett Griner tells us of some. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …