A broad and intensive effort is what it takes to keep the U.S. and its livestock free from foot and mouth disease (FMD). Rod Bain reports. Vigilance in FMD Prevention and Protection 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 …
Membership Is Lifeblood of Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
During the recent Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention in Huntsville, Jack Batts from Limestone County took over as ACA president. While many things are important to the association, he says the lifeblood is its membership. Membership is Lifeblood of Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Talking About Georgia Beef on TV Segment
A discussion about beef aired on a recent TV segment in Atlanta. Kaytlyn Malia with the Georgia Beef Board says the board is looking forward to doing more such segments. Talking about Georgia Beef on TV Segment Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Celebrating National Ag Day
This is the day for agriculture. Cathy Isom tells us why we are celebrating 45 years of Agriculture in America. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Ag Day Tuesday, March 20th is National Ag Day. And this year mark’s the 45th Anniversary in which Ag Day is celebrated in communities and classrooms across the country. The …
Colombia Increases Ethanol Mandate to 10 Percent
The Colombian government increased its national blend mandate for ethanol to E10 as of the beginning of this month. Government officials in Colombia say sugar prices dropped considerably in early 2018, encouraging the production of ethanol, which led to the mandated increase. Colombia has a growing domestic ethanol industry, producing sugar-based ethanol. Additionally, U.S. ethanol enters Colombia duty-free per the …
House Committee Seeking Reauthorization of Animal Drug Legislation
Lawmakers are seeking to renew the Animal Drug User Fee Act and the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments, set to expire later this year. Last week, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health discussed reauthorization of the regulations that expires September 30th. Both grant the Food and Drug Administration permission to collect fees from the makers of new …
EU, U.S., to Talk Tariff Exemption
The European Union and U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross are meeting in Washington, D.C. this week to consider a potential tariff exemption. The EU is exploring an exemption from President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs, according to Politico. The EU is seeking “more clarity” on the criteria on which such an exemption could be granted. U.S. Trade Representative Robert …
House Democrats Want to Review Farm Bill Draft
Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee have asked ranking member Collin Peterson to stop negotiating on the farm bill until Chairman Mike Conaway releases the bill to the full committee. Roll Call reports Peterson is heeding the request, and says the move “will give the members information about what is actually being proposed.” The proposed farm bill reportedly included many …
Agri View: Trade, Politics Impacting Farm Jobs
Everett Griner talks about how trade and politics directly impact farm jobs and farming in today’s Agri View. Trade, Politics Impacting Farm Jobs The uncertainty of the future of NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) has a lot of people, besides farmers, concerned. If you look at the current structure and the possibilities, you can see why. An estimated 21 …
Peanut Market Update
Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut market update. Peanut Market Update 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