Putnam on Inclusion of Funding for Florida Agriculture in Disaster Spending Bill

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ proposed $81 billion disaster spending bill, which includes $2.6 billion for agricultural assistance: “Florida’s farmers, ranchers and growers suffered unprecedented damage from Hurricane Irma, and the announcement of proposed emergency funding for Florida agriculture is the first bit of good news we’ve heard …

Florida Beef Council Thanks Producers

With another year just about over, the Florida Beef Council wants to thank producers across the state. Here is FBC’s director of beef marketing and promotions, Allyson Trimble. Florida Beef Council Thanks Producers 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, …

Georgia Beef for the Holidays

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) wants to remind everyone that over the next few days, beef would make a great meal choice for any of your holiday meals. Here is GBB’s director of public relations and industry information, Kaytlyn Malia. Georgia Beef for the Holidays This rib roast needs no introduction. Wow your crowd with this mouth-watering recipe of perfection. …

Christmas Decorations from Trash

If you are into making your own Christmas decorations, Cathy Isom has some interesting ways to show you how to make your Christmas decorations from trash. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Christmas Decorations from Trash Turn garbage into decorations for Christmas. Take empty toilet rolls and make them into Santa’s.  Paint one end of the toilet roll red …

Wendy’s to Reduce Antibiotics Use in Beef Supply Chain

The Ohio-based burger chain Wendy’s will reduce antibiotics use in its beef supply chain. The announcement follows similar measures the fast food restaurant chain took in its poultry supply chain. Starting next year, Wendy’s will source about 15 percent of its beef from producers that have committed to a 20 percent reduction of the only medically important antibiotic product routinely …

Farm Co-ops Get Section 199 Fix in Tax Bill

The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives praised lawmakers for their work in providing a fix for the repeal of the section 199 Deduction. NCFC applauded Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota and Senator John Thune of South Dakota for their work in adding the language to the tax bill, along with Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts. Previously, NCFC said …

Organic Trade Association Filed Complaint About Organic Livestock Rule

The Organic Trade Association filed a complaint in federal court regarding the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices rule a week before the Department of Agriculture announced its withdrawal. USDA on Friday published noticed that it would withdraw the rule because the rule exceeded USDA’s statutory authority. The rule is subject to 30 days of public comment. The Organic Trade Association …

EPA to Finalize WOTUS Repeal in April

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to complete formal repeal of the Waters of the U.S. Rule in April 2018. Politico reports an updated regulatory agenda from the White House also shows a replacement rule is scheduled for proposal in May. A final version of the rule is not expected until June 2019. President Donald Trump issued an executive order …

Agri View: Political Questions and Issues

Everett Griner talks about some of the political questions and issues facing agricultural producers in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses what Congress has been most focused on — taxes and foreign labor. These two factors have more impact on agriculture than all of the others combined. But, Everett also asked questions about other issues that need to be covered for agriculture. …