Vilsack Believes Conservation Efforts Can Survive Tough Economic Times

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Some are concerned about how conservation programs will fare in the 2012 Farm Bill, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says even in this fiscal climate he believes the commitment to such programs in agriculture is important. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef …

More Placements in Feedlots than Expected

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

September placement numbers in the latest cattle on feed report actually turned out slightly higher than many had predicted as a USDA livestock analyst explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …

Florida’s Proposed Clean Water Rules Draw Concern

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, October 26, 2011……The state’s most recent attempt at developing standards for water quality in lakes, rivers and estuaries is under attack from critics who say the draft rules are too weak and won’t satisfy the Federal Clean Water Act. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, …

The Important Role of FFA Members in the Future of Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

USDA is focused on developing new generations of beginning farmers and ranchers and as part of that effort Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently spoke with students at the National FFA Convention. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …

Beef Checkoff Putting a Face on the Producer

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” series, brought to you by the beef checkoff, Donna Jo Curtis from Athens, Alabama said she definitely believes in the many facets of the beef checkoff. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle …

NCBA Stays Firm on Farm Dust

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

WASHINGTON (Oct. 25, 2011) – Although rumors are circulating that refer to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) attempt to regulate farm dust as a myth, a hearing hosted by Chairman Ed Whitfield (R-KY) of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power cleared up what many call profound misconceptions. Testifying on behalf of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association was Steve Foglesong, …

FFB Transportation Manual

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The Florida Farm Bureau has just a quick reminder for producers regarding the updated Transportation Manual. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

Beef Tailgating Promotion Coming to Auburn

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

As a part of October Beef Month, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association reminds football fans beef will be a part of the tailgating festivities this Saturday in Auburn. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding …

Florida Attending State Beef Council Meeting

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes is in Denver this week for the State Beef Council kick-off meeting where she said they are able to obtain lots of information to bring back to Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …

Georgia Beef Board Wraps Up Busy October Run

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The annual busy run of October events have wrapped up for the Georgia Beef Board as their Executive Vice President Josh White said they talked with many consumers this month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding …