There was a big crowd on hand this past weekend at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association convention to hear well known consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior, Temple Grandin. She spent time talking with cattle producers about her many years of research, and afterwards I talked with her about some of the many things she has discovered about cattle …
Alabama Governor Speaks to Cattlemen
Governor Robert Bentley addressed a room full of cattlemen from around the state today at the Governor’s Luncheon during the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association 70th Annual Convention in Birmingham. Afterwards I caught up with the Governor who talked about some of the issues which involve agriculture and rural areas of the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Install New Officers
At the 70th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention this morning, the 2013 slate officers were installed. They include new President, Jimmy Holliman of Marion Junction, who I talked with about the upcoming year and how he hopes more cattle producers will become involved in the association. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
Florida Legislature Update on Greenbelt
Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, has an update concerning greenbelt and what transpired during this week’s Florida Legislative session. Download Audio 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 …
No Meat Inspector Furloughs is Good News for Meat Industry
Congressional action makes it possible now for the Agriculture Secretary to transfer funds to keep meat inspectors on the job. That news is certainly welcomed by the meat industry,as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
Ag in Review for the Week of March 18, 2013
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 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, …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly cattle market numbers for Alabama and Georgia for the week ending March 22nd as put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio 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 …
Everglades Compromise Passes House
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: Compromise legislation that would allow the state to push forward with the next phase of Everglades restoration unanimously passed the House on Friday. The 114-0 vote on the bill (HB 7065) came after agricultural interests and the environmental movement agreed on language to add the Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 7 Percent
The monthly Cattle on feed report was released this afternoon by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, and it shows the lowest February placement numbers since the series started in 1996. Download Audio 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 …
Legislation Aims to Provide School Lunch Flexibility
New legislation is aiming to make the short-term waiver issued by USDA last year to allow school cafeterias more time to adjust to the limits on grains and proteins in the new school meal nutrition standard permanent. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …