(NAFB) — The Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday published the final rule repealing the Waters of the U.S. rule. The EPA and Army Corps of Engineers effort repeals and returns the law to provisions in place prior to 2015. The new rule will go into effect on December 23, 2019. However, legal challenges are expected from environmental groups. First announced in …
Parnell Discusses Drought and Disaster Relief
While rain has finally started falling across the state, for some crops it’s a bit late. Alabama Farmers Federation President, Jimmy Parnell, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they are seeing variable crops. 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 …
Beef Industry Task Force Begins Year-long Process
(NAFB) — The Beef Checkoff is undergoing a year-long process to determine direction for the organization over the next five years. The long-range strategic planning process for the beef industry is underway, a process that pulls together key leaders from all over the country representing different sectors of the beef business. Updated every five years, the Beef Industry Long Range …
Growing Your Own Baby Vegetables
In today’s program, Cathy Isom tells you about growing your own baby vegetables. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing baby vegetables is a great strategy in a tough gardening year. Even when the weather is not bad, there are some important reasons why homesteaders should grow baby vegetables on purpose. Baby vegetables are veggies harvested in an …
Cabinet Approves Panhandle Land Deal
(NSF) — Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet agreed Tuesday to spend $1.095 million for 6.4 acres along the Gulf Coast if the federal government will cover at least half the cost. State Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, noting the Northwest Florida land may be difficult to develop, said he had “reservations” about spending the money without a guarantee …
Rehearing Rejected in Conservation Funding Fight
(NSF) — An appeals court has refused to reconsider a decision that backed Florida lawmakers in a battle about conservation funding. With no explanation, the 1st District Court of Appeal on Monday issued an order denying a request by environmental groups for a rehearing in the case. A three-judge panel of the appeals court on Sept. 9 overturned a ruling by …
Peanut Supply and Disappearance
Tyron Spearman looks at the factors affecting the latest peanut supply and disappearance numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 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, …
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Livestock Risk Management and Education Act
WASHINGTON (NCBA-Oct. 22, 2019) — Todd Wilkinson, South Dakota cattle producer and NCBA Policy Division Vice Chair, released the following statement in response to the introduction of the Livestock Risk Management and Education Act by U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.): “NCBA applauds Representative Dusty Johnson’s introduction of the Livestock Risk Management and Education Act yesterday on the House floor. This …
Commerce Department Announces Final Dumping Margin of 21% on Mexican Tomato Imports
International Trade Commission will now Evaluate Injury to U.S. Growers Washington, D.C. (FTE-October 22, 2019) — The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a final dumping margin of 21 percent in the resumed antidumping investigation of Mexican tomatoes. This result comes as no surprise to American tomato farmers who have seen domestic production decline significantly in the face of unfairly traded …
Bringing National Beef Checkoff Program Ideas to Florida
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently took part in meetings in Denver, Colorado, to learn more about what the Beef Checkoff program is doing across the nation. FBC Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion DeAnne Maples heard about plans for the upcoming year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …