In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, this week Casey Clemons, general manager of the North Florida Livestock Market in Lake City and current President of the Florida Association of Livestock Markets, wants cattle producers to know there is a lot of information available where they can see exactly what their dollar …
Many Events at 2013 Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
There are many things taking place at this year’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention at Marco Island as this is a picture from this mornings Junior Quiz Bowl. Also this morning, the FCA Board of Directors met to discuss the various issues affecting the cattle industry right now. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
International Food and Agribusiness Management Association Meeting in Atlanta
The 23rd Annual International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) World Forum and Symposium is taking place in Atlanta this week where Cindy Zimmerman was able to catch up with Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black regarding the importance of the meeting and agriculture in general. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
House Ag Committee Leaders Get Floor Time on the Farm Bill
General opening debate on the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 was held in the House Tuesday afternoon. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas shared the long road the legislation has been down, and called the measure a different farm bill for different times. He said reform is in the title of the bill because Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Big Trade Show at Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
It’s day 2 of the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention taking place in Marco Island. A big crowd is on hand again this year to take in the many events. And one of those events is of course the big trade show which opened yesterday evening. It’s always a popular stop for those attending as many went through to see …
Florida Grazing Lands Coalition Meets In Marco Island
The cowboy hats have taken over the Marco Island Marriott with ranchers from across the state in town for the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention. One of the various meetings held this morning was the Florida Grazing Lands Coalition, as Summer Best was able to catch up with their chairperson Buzz Eaves, to talk about what all was discussed. Download …
Meetings Underway at Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
Some of the various meetings during the 2013 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention at Marco Island got underway this morning, and one of those included the Florida Grazing Lands Coalition. Afterwards, Summer Best caught up with Chad George with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, as he discussed how they work with FGLC in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Alabama Cattlemen to Hold Spring Board Meeting
This Thursday, June 20th, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will hold their spring board meeting. Dr. Billy Powell said they have a variety of guest speakers that will be a part of the program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Florida Beef Checkoff Information at FCA Convention
The 2013 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is underway in Marco Island and Ashley Hughes, with the Florida Beef Council, said it’s a great place to learn more about your beef checkoff dollars are doing. Download Audio For more information about the FCA convention go to floridacattlemen.org, and for more info about the Florida Beef Council go to floridabeefcouncil.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
June Beef Month and Scholarship Challenge
We’ve passed the midway point of June Beef Month as many events have taken place, but Suzanne Black with the Georgia Beef Board says more are to come. Plus, she has information about the The Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge this Friday and Saturday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …