As the Administration looks to potentially add a few hundred more species to the Endangered Species List, Florida Congressman Steve Southerland is part of a working group designed to take a balanced approach on the effort. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
USDA Issues Final Rule to Amend Labeling Provisions Under COOL
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule to modify the labeling provisions for muscle cut commodities covered under the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program. 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 …
NCBA Statement on USDA Issuing a Final Rule on Mandatory COOL
WASHINGTON (May 23, 2013) – The following is a statement from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Scott George, a Cody, Wyo. dairy and cattle producer, regarding today’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a final rule regarding the Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling Rule (MCOOL). Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Alabama Ag Department Pleased with Outcome of Legislative Session
Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillan says overall, he is pleased with the Agriculture Department’s outcome of Alabama’s 2013 Legislative Session. Download Audio 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 of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Amendment on Sugar Program Fails, but Fight Expected to Continue
As expected the Sugar Program came under attack during Senate floor debate, with an amendment offered and defeated to alter the program. And House Ag Committee member Ted Yoho, says he is expecting the target on sugar farmers backs to continue into House debate in June. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
USMEF Board Meeting in Washington
The spring meeting of the U.S. Meat Export Federation Board of Directors is underway in Washington, D.C. One of the topics is the current trade impasse with Russia, as USMEF President and CEO Philip Seng comments on that and other issues being discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
GATE Guidance Available for Georgia Farmers
The Georgia Agribusiness Council has developed a guidance document to help producers as well as ag retailers, better understand what items are and are not exempt from sales tax under the Georgia Ag Tax Exemption (GATE). Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Citrus Industry eNews: Abandoned Groves Update; Fresh Citrus Report
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive includes an update on what is being done about abandoned groves, a report on the roller coaster fresh citrus season and more. Click here to view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Eastern Livestock Company Owner and COO Sentenced
The following press release was posted by the USDA OIG: LOUISVILLE, KY – The former owner and former chief operating officer of now-bankrupt Eastern Livestock Company, LLC, were sentenced in U. S. District Court today, by Senior Judge Thomas B. Russell, for mail fraud arising from their part in a check-kiting scheme that caused the loss of millions of dollars …
Safe Meat
Everett Griner tells us about the meat inspectors not being furloughed. Download Audio 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 of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026