Statement from Ag Secretary Vilsack on Proposed FY 2012 Budget

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

WASHINGTON, February 14, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the proposed FY 2012 budget: “President Obama and I share a vision for building an economy that works for all Americans; one that makes, creates, innovates and expands the middle class. “Since coming to office, we have taken important steps to avoid the potential economic …

Possible Time to Expand Your Cow Herd

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

Tom Brink with J&F Cattle Feeding was one of the speakers at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s annual convention this past week and talked about cattle marketing and the possibility of this being a time some producers may want to look at building their cow herd. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …

ACA President Welcomes New Members

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association held their 68th annual convention this past weekend as their new president, Leo Hollinger, Jr. of Camden, said now it’s the time to join ACA as they represent many people across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

2011 Gulf Coast Agribusiness Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

MILTON, FL – The University of Florida, Santa Rosa County Extension Service and Team Santa Rosa announces its 2011 Gulf Coast Agribusiness Conference on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry House located at 8897 Byrom Campbell Road, Pace, FL 32571. Family farms are continually facing new challenges in today’s economy. To address these concerns, speakers from the …

ACA Beef Cookoff Draws Crowd

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

It’s day 2 of the annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show in Montgomery where last night the crowd enjoyed a fun event. Southeast AgNet was proud once again to sponsor the ACA/ACWA Beef Cookoff Challenge as 3 teams competed for the yearly bragging rights. Those competing this year (pictured right) were Leo Hollinger, Kathy Crow, Donna Jo Curtis, …

Vilsack Comments on Eastern Livestock Issue

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Questions about the now bankrupt cattle brokerage firm, Eastern Livestock Company, were brought up to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Congressman Looking to Take Ag Message to DC

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Kevin Kelley, Legislative Assistant for Congressman Steve Southerland, says the representative is looking forward to being an advocate of Florida’s Agricultural industry in Washington. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GAC Concerned about Proposed Immigration Reform Legislation

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

Immigration reform seems to be the hot button issue for Georgia’s 2011 Legislative Session so far as Georgia Agribusiness Council President, Bryan Tolar, says there has already been two bills proposed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024