Weekly Livestock Market Report

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Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending April 27th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: 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 …

House Bill Introduced to Stop EPA Manipulation of Clean Water Act

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WASHINGTON (April 27, 2012) – U.S. Congressmen John Mica (R-Fla.), Nick Rahall (D-W.V.), Frank Lucas (R-Okla.), Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) and Bob Gibbs (R-Ohio) today, April 27, 2012, introduced legislation (H.R. 4965), which is strongly supported by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC). The bill would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army …

Florida Supreme Court Upholds Senate Map

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From the News Service of Florida: In a victory for Republican lawmakers, the Florida Supreme Court on Friday upheld a controversial Senate redistricting plan. Justices issued the ruling a week after hearing arguments about a redrawn Senate map, with Democrats and other opponents contending that the plan was unconstitutional. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

DOL Withdraws On-Farm Youth Labor Rule

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In response to significant feedback from the agriculture industry, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced yesterday evening it will withdraw its proposed rule regarding youth in agriculture. And National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Colin Woodall, knows many in agriculture are pleased with this decision. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Senate Approves Farm Bill

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Yesterday afternoon the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee approved their version of the 2012 Farm Bill, as Tyron Spearman takes a look at some of the hi-lights. 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 …

USDA Update on BSE Cow

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USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service released the following update on the BSE detection announced earlier this week: On April 24, USDA confirmed the nation’s 4th case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in an animal that was sampled for the disease at a rendering facility in central California. This animal was never Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …

Senate Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill with Broad Bipartisan Support

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The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry today voted to approve the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012, a bipartisan Farm Bill authored by Committee Chairwoman Senator Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member Senator Pat Roberts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

Register Now for FCA Convention in June

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Here’s a reminder the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is less than two months away as it will take place June 18-22 at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort. This year’s event will of course include a big trade show, the Florida CattleWomen’s Reception and Fashion Show, bull sale, and more. To register go to their website at floridacattlemen.org. Sponsored …

Investigators Tracing History of BSE Cow

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Investigators are working on tracing the history of that California BSE dairy cow as Gary Crawford has the details. 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 Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

Issues Management of Beef Checkoff is a Critical Tool

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In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, issues management is an area that really comes to light beings the fourth case of BSE in the U.S. was confirmed this week. And Dr. Lee Jones, with the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine, knows how important the checkoff is in this …