Ag in Review for the Week of February 7, 2011

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …

ACA Beef Cookoff Draws Crowd

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

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming …

AL Ag Commissioner Talks Challenges Facing the State Department

Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillian says he knows producers are facing numerous challenges and admits that the department is facing some of their own. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch …

FL Congressman Looking to Take Ag Message to DC

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch …

GAC Concerned about Proposed Immigration Reform Legislation

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

ACA Convention Starts Today

The 68th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show officially kicks off today in Montgomery and Dr. Billy Powell hopes cattlemen from across the state will attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …

Living Mottos

State Symbols honor rural life. Everett Griner tells us how. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026

ALFA Promoting Leadership with Agricultural Leaders For Alabama

The Alabama Farmers Federation recognizes the need for leadership among those poised to lead Alabama’s agricultural industry in the future which is why executive director Paul Pinyan says they have developed the Agricultural Leaders For Alabama program. Download Audio For more information log on to the ALFA website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …

GCA Monitoring State Tax Issue

Bill Bryan, President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, says they are watching what transpires in the state capitol concerning talks to lower the state’s income tax. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult …