Florida Legislature Back for Redistricting Efforts

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

Sam Ard, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, said state lawmakers are back in Tallahassee this week to work once again on redistricting. 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 …

Georgia Beef Board Attends Two Big Events

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia Beef Board took part in two different events this week in Atlanta promoting beef as Brooke Williams said they were pleased with how both went. 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 …

NCBA Pushes for Beef Checkoff Reform

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

WASHINGTON – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) on March 14, 2012, submitted comments on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service proposed rule pertaining to the Beef Checkoff Program. The proposed rule would expand contracting authority by eliminating the requirement that only allows Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

NRCS Reminds Producers About 2nd Organic Initiative Signup

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

The Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind farmers and ranchers interested in organic production about their second batching date for the Organic Initiative coming up March 30, 2012. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio FL – Odessa Armstrong: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …

USDA Announces Assistance to Rural Communities and Residents Affected by Recent Tornadoes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2012— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced comprehensive outreach efforts are underway to assess damage and assist rural Midwest and Southern communities in the wake of recent deadly storms. 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 …

Beef Checkoff is a Sound Investment

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, we have John Callaway from Hogansville, Georgia who hopes producers realize what the beef checkoff has done and continues to do for the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

FL Congressman Hopes to Bring Farmer’s Concerns Back to DC

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

During U.S. Congressman Allen West’s recent visit with farmers back home in Florida, he noted that he hopes that some of agriculture’s longstanding issues can be solved soon. Download Audio For the complete interview and story click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

Senate Highway Bill Moves Forward with Agricultural Exemptions

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

WASHINGTON (March 13, 2012) – Although the Highway Bill (S.1813) has been a victim of partisan politics, according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Associate Director of Legislative Affairs Kent Bacus, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) reached an agreement on the consideration of a series of amendments to the Highway Bill. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Saddle Up!

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Equine, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Horse ownership is now a liability. Everett Griner explains. 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 Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Two Weeks Away

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The 2012 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show is coming up March 30-31 in Huntsville as Dr. Billy Powell said if you’ve not registered yet then now is the time to do so. Download Audio For registration information go to bamabeef-dot-org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …