Earlier this month, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the introduction of the Define WOTUS Act. In other news concerning the Waters of the U.S., NCBA Chief Environmental Counsel Scott Yager discusses a significant legal victory. Yager says there are currently 27 states that have an injunction against the 2015 rule, but the other states still have the rule …
USDA Plans Foreign Animal Disease Exercise in September
(NAFB) — The Department of Agriculture and the pork industry will hold a foreign animal disease exercise next month. The industry is working on a “full function” exercise that will be conducted the week of September 23. The effort will focus on a fictional outbreak of African swine fever and the subsequent response by federal and state authorities, along with …
RFA: EPA Rejected White House Recommendation on Waivers
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) claims White House documents show the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ignored Trump Administration recommendations on small refinery waivers. Documents obtained by the association apparently show the EPA ignored strong recommendations from within the Trump Administration to redistribute Renewable Fuel Standard blending obligations lost to small refinery exemptions in the proposed rule for 2020 volumes. According …
Conagra Teams with HSUS on Chicken Welfare Standards
(NAFB) — Conagra Brands recently announced steps it will implement when it comes to company treatment of broiler chickens in its supply chain sourcing practices. The company worked with the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) on the new goals, which add higher standards to the company’s existing broiler policy. Conagra says it will work with suppliers, peers, and external …
Hurricane Dorian Poised to Cause Agricultural Damage
Hurricane Dorian is poised to cause agricultural damage in Florida, and even further up the South Atlantic coast. Stephanie Ho has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
Herb to Grow with a Sweet Lemon Scent
Cathy Isom fills you in about the herb you can grow with a sweet, lemony scent. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Lemon verbena is an aromatic herb with fragrant leaves that fill the garden with a sweet, lemony scent. Not only does the plant smell and taste delicious, but it’s beautiful in landscaping, forming a large shrub …
US Sugar Prepares Crops and Property for Hurricane Dorian
(U.S. Sugar) — We have begun making storm preparations. While there is not a great deal Glades farmers can do to prepare our farms or crops for a hurricane, we have started lowering canal levels, securing buildings/equipment and keeping an eagle eye on weather reports. Our sugarcane is in its “grand growth” period, and we have cane in all stages …
All Florida Livestock Markets Closed Sept 2-6
Hurricane Dorian Information for the Cattle Industry IMPORTANT NOTICE (FDACS) — ALL livestock markets in Florida will be closed ALL next week (Sept 2-6) due to holiday and forthcoming hurricane. Effective Immediately The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, has temporarily suspended the intrastate movement requirements for the transportation of animals from the areas expected …
Millions in Agricultural Crops at Risk as Dorian Approaches Florida
GAINESVILLE, FL (UF/IFAS) — If Hurricane Dorian makes landfall mid-way up Florida’s Atlantic Coast – as many models predicted Thursday afternoon – the storm could devastate not only Central Florida tourist destinations, but also the region’s agricultural areas, which include significant acreage devoted to citrus, vegetable, ornamental plant and cattle production. Economists and Extension faculty with the University of Florida …
Pork Industry Receives USDA Grant to Open ASF Dialogue in Asia
WASHINGTON, D.C. AND AMES, IA (NPPC) – The global outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), a disease affecting only pigs with no human health or food safety risks, is growing, with new cases appearing throughout Southeast Asia and China. While there are no reported cases of ASF in the U.S., a grant recently awarded to the Swine Health Information Center …