Florida Cattlemen Preparing for Big Week in Tallahassee

Dan Cattle, Florida, Legislative

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association is preparing for a big event next week in Tallahassee. FCA Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, explains. Florida Cattlemen Preparing for Big Week in Tallahassee FCA Legislative Quarterly Meeting Agenda/details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Beef Council Promoting National Website

Dan Beef, Florida

In case you haven’t heard, “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner” is back. Florida Beef Council director of beef marketing and promotions, Allyson Trimble, says the relaunched website has already been visited by many consumers. Florida Beef Council Promoting National Website Image credit: Photo courtesy of The Beef Checkoff www.BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com/Pinterest Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Florida Beef Council Staff Learns about New Campaigns

Dan Beef, Cattle, Florida

Various beef promotions take place in Florida every year, but some of those come from ideas picked up from the national program. Florida Beef Council Director of Beef Marketing and Promotions Allyson Trimble talks about an event she recently attended where more ideas for possible promotions were picked up. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …

Florida Fall Cattlemen’s Conference & Allied Trade Show

Dan Cattle, Education, Industry News Release

The 2017 Florida Fall Cattlemen’s Conference & Allied Trade Show will be held November 9 at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala. Some of the topics to be discussed include Rumenology 101, hay evaluation, and feed by-products. There will be a live market calf evaluation and also a market outlook. The event runs from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm Eastern. …

Florida Beef Council Hires New Team Member

Dan Beef, Cattle, Florida

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) just added a new person to its team to help with promoting the beef message to consumers across the state. Sarah Krieger, who comes on board as a registered dietician, has details about her new position with FBC. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Florida Beef Promotion Reaches Many Consumers

Dan Beef, Florida

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) just wrapped up a campaign, where it was able to reach many consumers through social media. In the Beef Checkoff report, FBC director of beef marketing and promotions, Allyson Trimble, explains what this effort involved.   Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Cracker Cattle Could Get State Designation

Dan Cattle, Florida, Legislative

Florida cracker cattle would be named the state “heritage cattle breed,” under a proposal filed this week by Rep. MaryLynn Magar, R-Tequesta. Cracker cattle are descended from Spanish cattle brought to North America in the 16th Century. The proposal (HB 155) is filed for consideration during the 2018 legislative session and, if approved, would place the breed alongside horse conchs, …

Pleased with Florida Beef Video Campaign

Dan Beef, Florida

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) just wrapped up a two-month campaign, which involved producers across the state telling their story. In our Beef Checkoff report, Allyson Trimble, FBC director of beef marketing and promotions, explains what this effort involved. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Livestock Markets Closed Next Week Due to Hurricane Irma

Dan Cattle, Florida, Livestock

According to information from the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, the Florida Association of Livestock Markets (FALM) will close all 9 livestock markets in Florida next week on their regular sale days, September 11, 12, and 13, due to Hurricane Irma. But, the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Quality Replacement Heifer sale is still scheduled to be held Friday, September 15th at the Arcadia …