Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried was joined by state lawmakers to strongly oppose a House Agriculture and Natural Resource Subcommittee bill, PCB ANR 20-01, which would move the Office of Energy from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Fried was joined by Senator Kevin Rader and Representative Javier Fernandez …
What is Sustainability in the Beef Value Chain?
The term “sustainable” may mean different things regarding different aspects of the beef value chain, so how can there be some common understanding reached? Rod Bain has the story. Townsend Bailey of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef explains how this initiative is bringing representatives of all aspects of the beef value chain together to find common ground regarding …
Super Fruit for the Super Bowl
There is a super fruit that Americans can’t get enough of during the Super Bowl. Cathy Isom tells us Super Bowl Sunday is famous for this popular side dish. During the Super Bowl, it’s no secret that chicken wings and pizza are the two most popular snacks to have on hand. But let’s not forget the super food and fruit …
EPA Region 4 Administrator on New Navigable Waters Protection Rule
Last Thursday, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works R.D. James announced a new, clear definition for “waters of the United States.” Today, a special news conference was held in Atlanta, Georgia, to deliver more information about the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Region 4 EPA Administrator Mary Walker said this rule …
Youth Competitions at ACA Convention
The 2020 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show will be held Feb. 14-15 at the Renaissance Hotel & Montgomery Convention Center. ACA Director of Field Services Morgan Pounds talked to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about the youth competitions that will take place during this year’s convention. The 2020 ACA Convention and Trade Show will also have informative Cattlemen’s …
Environmental Stewardship Award Applications Being Accepted
Those interested in providing applications for the 2020 Environmental Stewardship Award are reminded they are due March 6, 2020. The program, established in 1991 by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), is designed to recognize cattle and livestock operations and their stewardship and conservation efforts. Any individual, group or organization is eligible to nominate one individual/business who/that raises or feeds …
Blueberries Get a Plug from Dietitians
Good news for blueberry growers. Dietitians place blueberries near the top of their recommended fruit list. Gary Crawford has the story. For more blueberry-related stories, see http://vscnews.com/?s=blueberries. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Legislators Send Letter to FDA on Dairy Labeling
Senators Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Jim Risch of Idaho have led a bipartisan coalition that sent a letter to Stephen Hahn, the new Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. They asked Hahn to stop using dairy terms on the labels of non-dairy products. The Hagstrom Report says under the former commissioner, the FDA began reviewing how to enforce …
Be Prepared for Peanut Season
Though peanut producers are still more than two months away from putting peanuts in the ground, there’s still some planning left to do, according to University of Georgia Cooperative Extension peanut agronomist Scott Monfort. He emphasized the importance of being prepared while at the Georgia Peanut Farm Show meeting on Jan. 16. “The main concern right now is budgets, finances; …
Love for Chicken Wings and the Super Bowl
Cathy Isom has the official prediction for how Americans love for chicken wings will score during this year’s Super Bowl. It’s no secret that we love to eat a lot of chicken wings while watching football. One of the biggest chicken wing consumption days is Super Bowl Sunday. And, this year will be no different. The National Chicken Council estimates …