Yesterday we heard from Cattlemen’s Beef Board Secretary-Treasurer Robert Fountain Jr. concerning the findings of a routine compliance review of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association by an independent CPA firm. Today I had a chance to talk with CBB Chair Dan Dierschke about the review findings and the fact that NCBA has expressed disappointment discussions of these findings didn’t occur …
ACA at Conference as Whatley Retires
Denver is the setting for the 2010 Cattle Industry Summer Conference as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said there are a lot of topics being covered including the proposed governance structure changes… But one person who has been involved with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association for 40 years is not in Denver as Ed Whatley’s full-time status with …
CRP Signup Starts Monday
Tyron Spearman has a reminder for growers that the CRP signup starts next Monday, August 2nd and runs for 4 weeks. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited 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, 2026Florida Cattle …
Talking Trade and More at Cattle Conference
The death tax, GIPSA, and many other topics are being discussed in Denver this week during the 2010 Cattle Industry Summer Conference. Another topic many producers are interested in is international trade as U.S. Meat Export Federation Chairman-elect Keith Miller said U.S. beef exports have posted a strong performance so far in 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of …
What’s Your View
Agriculture is seen in various ways. Which way are you seeing it? Everett Griner checks this with his view and one important question. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited 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, …
NCBA Compliance Review Complete
In February, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board began the process of conducting a routine compliance review of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association by engaging an independent CPA firm to perform agreed-upon procedures at NCBA. The final report of this routine compliance review is in as CBB Secretary-Treasurer Robert Fountain, Jr. of Adrian, Georgia talks abotu the findings. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited …
Cattle Industry Summer Conference Starts Today
The 2010 Cattle Industry Summer Conference kicks off today in Denver, Colorado as the conference will focus on industry priorities like USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s proposed rule on livestock and poultry marketing practices. Download Audio For more information or to register, visit: www.beefusa.org Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …
Comment Period for New GIPSA Rules Extended
USDA has extended the comment period to the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s proposed rule on livestock marketing for another 90 days. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited 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, …
FL Pork Group Seeking Delegate Candidates
The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2011 National Pork Producers (Pork Act) Delegate Body will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2010, in conjunction with a Board of Director’s meeting of the Florida Pork Improvement Group at the Florida Farm Bureau State Office Boardroom, 5700 S.W. 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida. Download Audio For more …
Debating the Climate Bill
More discussions are taking place concerning the Climate Bill as Tyron Spearman has an update on what’s being talked about in our nation’s capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentUnited 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 …