The 50th annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show will be held March 31-April 2 in Perry as GCA President Bill Bryan wants producers to know it will tie in with the annual Georgia Beef Expo again this year at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. Download Audio To learn more and to register for the GCA convention click Here. Sponsored …
AU Seeing Fewer Animal Research Dollars
Dr. Wayne Greene, Head of the Animal Science Department at Auburn University, said dollars for research efforts just aren’t there like before and so they are working to partner with universities in other states as they are encountering the same funding issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL House Immigration Bill Clears Hurdle
By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 10, 2011… Responding to a simmering national debate over federal immigration policy, a House panel on Thursday passed its version of immigration reform that falls short of Arizona-style restrictions but would still have a dramatic impact on more than 800,000 workers “living in the shadows.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
U. S. House Ag Committee Brings In EPA Administrator for Q & A
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson this week appeared before members of the U. S. House Agriculture Committee to answer some pointed questions. Open the rest of this post to read the opening comments from Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, ranking member Colin Peterson, and EPA Administrator Jackson, and stay tuned for more as this conversation on Capitol Hill heats up… Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Korean FTA Would Boost Beef Sales
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Congress must move swiftly to ratify the U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement. Peanuts: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Beef Checkoff Helping Build Export Markets
In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff series” brought to you by the Beef Checkoff, Robert Fountain. Jr. of Adrian Georgia talks about how U.S. beef export numbers have been climbing and how the beef checkoff has been helpful in this effort. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
AL SLE Rodeo Week Underway
Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said this is a good week to bring the family to Montgomery as Alabama’s livestock industry is really highlighted by the various youth events going on all week along with the annual SLE Rodeo performances. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …
GCA Convention to feature BQA Training
Executive Vice President of the Georgia Beef Board, Josh White, wants prodcers to know that BQA classes will be held at the GCA Convention in Perry for those who need to be certified or even re-certified thanks in part to the beef checkoff. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …
FL Cattlewomen Promoting Beef
The Florida Cattlewomen’s Association president, Wendy Petteway from Zolfo Springs, said they depend on the checkoff dollars they get from the Floirda Beef Council to help promote the beef message to consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
Time Nearing to De-Worm Cattle Herds
According to Dr. Harold Newcomb, Technical Service Specialist with Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health, cattle producers in the Southeast need to be strategically de-worming their herds about six weeks into springtime. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …