From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Dec. 7, 2015) – The World Trade Organization today authorized Canada and Mexico to assess over $1 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products, closing the long running dispute over the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling rule. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Philip Ellis says that immediate action is needed by the Senate …
WTO Okays $1.01 Billion In Tariffs On U.S. Goods
From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 7, 2015 – In the wake of today’s decision by the World Trade Organization setting the retaliation amount Canada and Mexico can place on American products in response to the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) law, the National Pork Producers Council renewed its call for Congress to repeal labeling requirements …
Highway Bill Includes Hours of Service Rule
Last week, Congress approved a new federal highway bill, known as Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, before transportation funding expired. Download Audio 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 12, …
UGA Wheat Breeder Named 2015 Inventor of the Year
Jerry Johnson, a respected University of Georgia plant breeder and crop and soil sciences professor, recently received the 2015 Inventor of the Year award from the University of Georgia Research Foundation (UGARF) for his work breeding wheat varieties for farmers in Georgia and across the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Georgia Grown Moment – Destiny Organics
In this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, the spotlight is on Georgia Grown Diamond Member Destiny Organics. Julie McPeake has the details. Download Audio You can find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
WTO Decision on COOL Expected Today
The World Trade Organization’s decision concerning Country of Origin Labeling is expected to come out today. And Colin Woodall, vice president of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, knows it will be a big decision as both Canada and Mexico are two of the largest export destinations for U.S. beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Sixth Circuit to Consider Clean Water Rule Tuesday
The Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals is scheduled to consider the Clean Water rule tomorrow, December 8. The court will hear oral arguments over whether it has the authority to hear a challenge from industry groups and states to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Water Rule, or ‘Waters of the U.S.’ rule, otherwise known as WOTUS. According to the …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 4
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Lighting the Capitol Christmas Tree, agriculture and climate change, and the connection between soil and space. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Cattle Rustling
Cattle rustling. You may have thought it vanished with John Wayne or Roy Rogers. It hasn’t. It is still happening today. Ranchers are having problems with rustlers stealing their calves. People are stealing the calves for food. Everett Griner talks about the authorities ramping up their efforts to catch the thieves in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending December 04, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information on the enrollment period for the ARC and PLC programs, the upcoming World Trade Organization decision on Country of Origin Labeling, efforts to get younger generations on the farm, satsuma oranges making a comeback and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida …