NCBA Encouraged by House Hearing on Superfund Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

WASHINGTON (June 27, 2012) – The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee hosted a hearing today, June 27, 2012, to deliberate on the “Superfund Common-Sense Act” introduced by Congressman Billy Long (R-Mo.) According to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President J.D. Alexander, the legislation (H.R. 2997) would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the courts from imposing what Alexander called …

GCA Summer Conference is 4 Weeks Away

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Summer Conference will be held July 26-28 at Jekyll Island. Download Audio You can register for the conference online at gabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …

Alabama Agribusiness Council Holds Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Livestock

Orange Beach, Alabama has been the setting the past couple of days for the annual meeting of the Alabama Agribusiness Council. Taking over at this event as the new President, Fred Clark from Montgomery explained to me what the organization is all about. Download Audio To learn more visit the Alabama Agribusiness Council website Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …

Register Now for AJCA Roundup

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The registration deadline for the Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association’s 6th annual Roundup is nearing as Alabama Cattlemen’s Assocation’s Reid Blossom said entry forms for the event are due by July 6th. Download Audio Registration information is available at www.bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …

Georgia Beef Board to Hold Summer Workshop

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board will be hosting a Beef Up My Plate summer workshop next month as Brooke Williams explains who this one is designed for. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks …

Rains from T S “Debby” Not Likely to Benefit Majority of Southeast

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Many farmers in Florida have seen their drought all but dissipate thanks to Tropical Storm Debby, but USDA Meteorologist Mark Brusberg says that Debby’s rains will most likely remain concentrated in a relatively small area. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

Florida Beef Council Gives Report at FCA Convention

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

During the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention last week, Florida Beef Council Chairman Roger Butler gave their annual report in which he wanted producers to know their beef checkoff dollars are being put to good use. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

State Notables

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Most states are known for a crop. Everett Griner talks about a few. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle …

FCA Pleased with Convention

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Florida Cattlemen’s Association Director of Field Services, Dusty Holley, said they were very pleased with how things went at last week’s annual convention in Marco Island. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks …

Vilsack Concerned About Any Pauses in Farm Bill Action

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is encouraged by the progress of the Farm Bill so far, but is concerned about talks of pausing to survey the House political situation. Vilsack says any delay will make it more difficult for the House and Senate to reconcile the differences between their two versions before the September 30th deadline. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …