FCA Convention Coming in Five Weeks

Dan Cattle, Florida

We are just five weeks away from the 2022 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Trade Show. It will be held June 14-16 at the JW Marriott in Marco Island. FCA Director of Field Services, Dusty Holley, says pre-registration for the annual event is still open. Learn more at floridacattlemen.org.

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Florida’s Jo Ann Smith Presented with Beef Checkoff Visionary Award

Dan Cattle, Florida

During the recent Cattle Industry Convention held in Nashville, Tennessee, Jo Ann Smith of Wacahoota, Florida was presented with the Cattlemen’s Beef Board’s (CBB) first-ever Beef Checkoff Visionary Award. The honor is to recognize individuals in the beef industry who have demonstrated exemplary support of and commitment to the Checkoff’s goals and vision. Marty Smith, Florida rancher, immediate past National …

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Florida DEP Provides Update to Cattlemen

Dan Cattle, Environment, Florida

One of the speakers during last week’s Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention held at Marco Island was Adam Blalock, deputy secretary of ecosystems restoration for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Blalock gave producers an update on BMP’s, and also provided information about funding that was earmarked during the recent Florida Legislative Session for environmental programs. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked …

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NCBA President Discusses “Product of the USA” at FCA Convention

Dan Cattle, Florida, USDA-FSIS

The 2021 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention has been taking place this week in Marco Island, Florida and one person attending is National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President, Jerry Bohn. NCBA recently filed a petition with the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to eliminate the use of “Product of the USA” (POTUSA) and other broad U.S. origin labeling claims for beef products that are …

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Florida State Conservationist Speaks to Cattlemen

Dan Cattle, Florida, USDA-NRCS

A great crowd is on hand for the 2021 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show in Marco Island. Various speakers have already passed along information to ranchers from across the state. One of those was Florida State Conservationist Juan Hernandez. He told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman that USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants each producer to check with their local field office …

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Various Issues Being Discussed at Florida Cattlemen’s Convention

Dan Cattle, Florida

It’s day two of the 2021 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show in Marco Island, Florida. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked with FCA Executive Vice President Jim Handley about the event and some of the top issues being discussed. The Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show runs through Thursday at the JW Marriott in Marco Island. Learn more at floridacattlemen.org.

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Florida Cattlemen’s Convention is Underway

Dan Cattle, Florida

The 2021 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Trade Show is underway at the JW Marriott in Marco Island, Florida. FCA Director of Field Services, Dusty Holley, runs through some of the many events that are planned for this week. The 2021 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show runs through Thursday. Learn more at floridacattlemen.org.

Florida Beef Council Heading to FCA Convention

Clint Thompson Cattle, Florida

A great place to learn more about your beef checkoff dollars will be at the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention on June 15-17 in Marco Island. DeAnne Maples, Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they will be giving reports and sharing what they accomplished over the past year. For more information …