Beef Committee Approves Larger Budget

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

The Cattlemen’s Beef Board Beef Promotion Operating Committee has approved the 2011 budget of $42.8 million, which is just over 2 million dollars more than the budget approved this summer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

National Ag Groups Ask EPA to Halt FL Numeric Nutrient Criteria

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

In a letter sent to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, 36 leading national agriculture groups have expressed concern about new mandates for Numeric Nutrient Criteria in Florida’s waters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Candidates for FL Governor, Cabinet to Address Agriculture Leaders

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

ORLANDO, FL – The candidates for Florida governor – Democratic nominee Alex Sink and Republican nominee Rick Scott – will address leaders of the agriculture industry at the ninth quadrennial Farm Credit – Agriculture Institute of Florida Candidates Forum, set for Friday, Sept. 24 in Orlando. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Goat Meat Anyone?

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

Everett Griner tells us how much cheaper and healthier this is than beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL Attends NCBA Legislative Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said one of the many issues discussed at the 2010 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Legislative Conference was the estate tax, as many cattle producers are worried about it reverting back to pre-2001 levels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

GA Beef Ambassador to Compete In Rapid City

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

The 2011 National Beef Ambassador Competition is coming up Oct. 1-3 in Rapid City, South Dakota as Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board said they will be represented again this year. Download Audio For more information go to www.nationalbeefambassador.org Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Hoping to Increase Voluntary Beef Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, George Kempfer, admits it’s been slow getting producers to take part in the state voluntary beef checkoff but wants to remind them that the entire dollar stays in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FFB Urging Producers to Speak to Lawmakers about the Estate Tax

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

As the legislative days wind down, Estate Tax is still up in the air and Adam Basford, national affairs coordinator with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says they are trying to continue to put the pressure on lawmakers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024