U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding National Agriculture Day and President Donald J. Trump’s Proclamation recognizing the importance of America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters and producers: “For the past 45 years, National Ag Day has played a key role in helping people understand where their food and fiber comes from and how important agriculture is to our …
Florida Beef Council Conducts Cooking Demo
The Florida Beef Council (FBC), thanks to the beef checkoff, was able to recently conduct a cooking demo. Allyson Trimble, FBC director of beef marketing and promotions, says there was a full house for the event. Florida Beef Council Conducts Cooking Demo Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Vigilance in FMD Prevention and Protection
A broad and intensive effort is what it takes to keep the U.S. and its livestock free from foot and mouth disease (FMD). Rod Bain reports. Vigilance in FMD Prevention and Protection 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 …
Membership Is Lifeblood of Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
During the recent Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention in Huntsville, Jack Batts from Limestone County took over as ACA president. While many things are important to the association, he says the lifeblood is its membership. Membership is Lifeblood of Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Talking About Georgia Beef on TV Segment
A discussion about beef aired on a recent TV segment in Atlanta. Kaytlyn Malia with the Georgia Beef Board says the board is looking forward to doing more such segments. Talking about Georgia Beef on TV Segment Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Celebrating National Ag Day
This is the day for agriculture. Cathy Isom tells us why we are celebrating 45 years of Agriculture in America. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Ag Day Tuesday, March 20th is National Ag Day. And this year mark’s the 45th Anniversary in which Ag Day is celebrated in communities and classrooms across the country. The …
Colombia Increases Ethanol Mandate to 10 Percent
The Colombian government increased its national blend mandate for ethanol to E10 as of the beginning of this month. Government officials in Colombia say sugar prices dropped considerably in early 2018, encouraging the production of ethanol, which led to the mandated increase. Colombia has a growing domestic ethanol industry, producing sugar-based ethanol. Additionally, U.S. ethanol enters Colombia duty-free per the …
House Committee Seeking Reauthorization of Animal Drug Legislation
Lawmakers are seeking to renew the Animal Drug User Fee Act and the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments, set to expire later this year. Last week, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health discussed reauthorization of the regulations that expires September 30th. Both grant the Food and Drug Administration permission to collect fees from the makers of new …
EU, U.S., to Talk Tariff Exemption
The European Union and U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross are meeting in Washington, D.C. this week to consider a potential tariff exemption. The EU is exploring an exemption from President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs, according to Politico. The EU is seeking “more clarity” on the criteria on which such an exemption could be granted. U.S. Trade Representative Robert …
House Democrats Want to Review Farm Bill Draft
Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee have asked ranking member Collin Peterson to stop negotiating on the farm bill until Chairman Mike Conaway releases the bill to the full committee. Roll Call reports Peterson is heeding the request, and says the move “will give the members information about what is actually being proposed.” The proposed farm bill reportedly included many …