EPA Questioned by Cattlemen on CAFO Reporting Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

NASHVILLE, TENN. (Feb. 3, 2012) – Ellen Gilinsky with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) faced a roomful of cattlemen and women at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s annual convention held in Nashville, Tenn. Gilinsky, who serves as a senior policy advisor to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, received questions regarding the proposed Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 308 CAFO (Concentrated Animal …

CattleFax Outlook Seminar at Cattle Industry Convention

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

A large part of the record crowd here at the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville attended this morning’s CattleFax outlook session. And while various aspects were of course covered, CattleFax CEO Randy Blach looked at the issue of herd expansion. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …

Phooey on Punxsutawney Phil

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Weather

It looks like the famed Punxsutawney Phil is alone in the cold with his prediction of six more weeks of winter. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, …

Peanuts Stocks and Processing Update

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers from the recent peanut stocks and processing report which he says is good news for the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …

Seed Treatments Could be Another Factor in Honey Bee Declines

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Researchers believe they have pinpointed another factor contributing to the decline of honey bee populations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support …

Specialty Crop Growers Battling White Flies

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Florida specialty crop growers are battling whiteflies this winter. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd …

Carbendazim: 9 More OJ Shipments Barred; Domestic OJ OK’d

Dan Citrus, Florida

An additional 9 samples of orange juice intended for import into the U.S. have tested positive for the fungicide carbendazim at 10 parts per billion or higher, levels at which the Food and Drug Administration detains the shipments or refuses their entry. FDA also cleared samples at Florida facilities that had OJ from Brazil because they had no detectable carbendazim …

Labor Main Topic of Discussion at GAC Legislative Breakfast

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

The Georgia Agribusiness Council held their Legislative Breakfast this week where Council President Bryan Tolar says much of the discussion surrounded labor. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember …

Incoming NCBA President on Estate Tax

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Incoming President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, J.D. Alexander from Nebraska, said one of the top items they will be working on in Washington D.C. this year is the estate tax. Plus he talks about the record attendance of the Cattle Industry Convention which continues today in Nashville. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …

Tree Nuts

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Tree nuts go through the ‘good year, bad year’ syndrome just like other crops. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …