Nutrient Criteria H2O Standards Draw More Legal Challenge

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

In the latest move in years of legal battling, environmental groups have challenged a Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s plan for carrying out controversial water-quality standards. The Florida Wildlife Federation, the Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida, St. Johns Riverkeeper Inc., and the Sierra Club filed a case last week in the state Division of Administrative Hearings, contending that DEP did …

National Forest Entry Fees Waived For Veterans Day Weekend

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

The U.S. Forest Service and National Parks are waiving entry fees for the Veterans Day holiday weekend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

US Poultry Industry Urges Action on Russia PNTR in Lame Duck Session

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

Here’s a release from the National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 8, 2012 – The National Chicken Council (NCC), National Turkey Federation (NTF), U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) joined more than 500 other trade associations and businesses under the umbrella of the Coalition for U.S.-Russia Trade in calling on Congress …

Citrus Growers May Get Conserv II Water for Free

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Orange County and Orlando may provide citrus growers with free reclaimed water from the Water Conserv II water reclamation program. Growers originally got the water for free, but the city and county began charging some farmers for the water several years ago. This report has more information. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? …

Farm Bill Action a Priority During Lame Duck Session

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

With the elections now behind us, House Ag Chairman Frank Lucas says he is now refocused on the Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

Funding for Market Access Program Starting to Dry Up

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Coalition to Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports is concerned about the fact that the expiration of the 2008 Farm Bill on Sept. 30, left the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service no authority to run market promotion and development programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in …

Enhancing Produce Traceability Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

To ensure continued industry movement toward case-level traceability, the Produce Traceability Initiative Leadership Council has agreed that a buyer-centered implementation focus is needed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …

More on Argentina Peanut Acreage Increase & Coalition Urges Farm Bill Passage

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman has more on Argentina looking to increase their peanut acreage along with how some are urging Congress to get a farm bill passed. Argentina: Download Audio Farm Bill: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …

Aflatoxin Changing Corn Movement Patterns

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

While the drought this year has affected corn prices another concern for livestock producers, according to USDA grains analyst Jerry Norton, is with aflatoxin in some of the corn growing areas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …

Citrus Industry eNews: More on Citrus Land Values

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: One crushing blow. Many different pests. DON’T MISS THIS Citrus Land Values Reflect Fruit Prices; Indian River Land Values Addressed Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied …