We are seeing a lot in the news about the devastation Hurricane Michael caused in Florida, but we don’t see much on how it affected agriculture, especially cattle ranches in the state. Jim Handley, Florida Cattlemen’s Association executive vice president, discusses the damage found on many farms in Hurricane Michael’s path. He tells what is being done to help those …
Florida Cattlemen Promoting Events
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) is promoting a couple of big events coming up this month. The first one is the FCA 24th Annual Quality Replacement Heifer Sale Friday, September 21 at 1:00 pm at the Arcadia Stockyard in Arcadia. FCA is also promoting the 2018 Florida Ranch Rodeo Finals, Friday and Saturday September 28 and 29, at Silver Spurs …
Cattlemen Dealing with Fake Meat and Trade
There are various issues facing cattle producers across the country right now, but two of the top ones are fake meat and trade. While attending the 2018 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show in Orlando, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Kevin Kester talked with AgNet Media’s Gary Cooper about both of those issues. Cattlemen Dealing with Fake …
Florida Cattlemen Learn about Legislative Issues
The 2018 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show continues at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. During this morning’s Board of Directors’ Meeting FCA Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, gave a legislative update. AgNet Media’s Gary Cooper talked with him. Florida Cattlemen Learn about Legislative Issues The 2018 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show runs through Thursday at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.
Register Now for Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
If you have yet to register for the 2018 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show, then now is the time to do so. The annual event will be held June 19-21 at the Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate. The Trade Show Opening Reception will be Tuesday evening, June 19, while the Cattlemen’s Banquet will be held on Thursday, …
Final Week of Florida Legislative Session
Today kicks off the final week of the 2018 Florida Legislative Session, which is scheduled to end this Friday, March 9. But the budget has to be finalized by tomorrow, March 6 for the session to end as scheduled. That is because a legally required 72-hour “cooling off” period must take place after the budget is finalized before a final …
Florida Cattlemen’s Association Sweetheart Helping Bridge the Gap
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association is proud each year at its convention to see a new Sweetheart crowned, a person who represents the association at various events. This year’s sweetheart is Millie Jones, and she explains what her role involves. Florida Cattlemen’s Association Sweetheart Helping Bridge the Gap In her January Sweetheart Message, Millie told Florida cattlemen that one of her …
Florida Cattlemen Tracking State Budget Negotiations
Next week, the Florida House and Senate appropriations committees are scheduled to talk about the budget, which will be all of the subcommittees recommended budgets combined. Florida Cattlemen’s Association Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, says there is one part of the budget they are very interested in. Florida Cattlemen Tracking State Budget Negotiations
Florida Rep. Raburn Pleased to See Cattlemen
During the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Legislative Quarterly meeting and visits with legislators in Tallahassee this week, Southeast AgNet was able to get a few quick comments from State Representative Jake Raburn. He represents Florida District 57 in Hillsborough County, and is the Vice Chair of the Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee in the Florida House. He discusses a bill he …
Florida Cattlemen Visit with Legislators in Tallahassee
Members of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association are in Tallahassee this week for their annual legislative quarterly meeting. FCA President, Ken Griner, told Southeast AgNet’s Abbey Taylor they are there to discuss issues with their legislators. Florida Cattlemen Visit with Legislators in Tallahassee