From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Georgia producers are invited to attend the Georgia Grown Poultry Seminar April 30th, 2015 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. The Georgia Department of Agriculture and The Georgia Grown Agriculture Commission are hosting the seminar for small scale poultry producers. Topics will include flock management and testing, …
House Committee Calls for Repeal of WOTUS
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (April 15, 2015) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council applaud the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for sending a clear message to the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers that the proposed Waters of the U.S. rule is an expansion of federal jurisdiction that strips …
Big Peanut Promotion in New York
Tyron Spearman has a follow-up to the big peanut promotion that took place last week in New York. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
USDA Representatives Discuss Avian Influenza Response and Research
Since mid-December, there have been several ongoing, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 incidents along the Pacific, Central and Mississippi flyways. Cases have been confirmed in 16 states. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and veterinarians participated in an avian influenza symposium at the University of Georgia to share knowledge and discuss this disease with representatives from across the country and …
USDA Announces Record Number of Organic Producers in U.S.
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, April 15, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that the organic industry continues to show remarkable growth domestically and globally, with 19,474 certified organic operations in the United States and a total of 27,814 certified organic operations around the world. According to data released by the Agricultural Marketing Service’s …
Federal OJ Order at Least a Year Away
A U.S. Department of Agriculture official Wednesday outlined steps involved in establishing a federal research and promotion program (FRPP) for the Florida Citrus Commission, which is exploring the possibility of an FRPP for orange juice. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay …
BQA is a Good Management Practice
In this week’s BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, Will Cabe from Red Hill, Georgia says it is worth the time to go through the BQA certification program. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
Commissioner Putnam Invites Florida Agricultural Land Owners to Apply for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam is urging Florida’s agricultural land owners to participate in the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program by applying between now and May 30. The goal of the program is to ensure lands will be preserved for agricultural use while providing for …
Working on Tax Reform
Tax reform is a major issue for many in agriculture, and that includes the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. NCBA Associate Director of Legislative Affairs, Kent Bacus, says that is something they have been working on a lot on this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …
Slow Start for Cotton Planting
Wet weather across the Southeast has really hampered any ideas of planting at this time. But according to USDA meteorologist Mark Brusberg, cotton planting is off to a slow start in other areas of the country too. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle …