Seafood Monitoring Rule Heads to White House for Review

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, General

A rule intended to monitor imports of seafood has reached the White House for review, clearing the way for finalization of the rule. Drafted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the rule seeks to put new traceability requirements on imported seafood. Politico says the regulation is a key component of the Obama administration’s 2015 action plan to combat illegal …

Bayer Loses Appeal against EPA Removal of Belt SC Registration

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Soybeans

Bayer CropScience has lost an appeal of the registration status for Belt SC insecticide. The Environmental Protection Agency pulled the conditional registration in February for the product and Bayer’s attempt to reverse the action failed, the company announced Monday. Belt is the trademark name for Bayer’s insecticide used in Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …

Pasture and Topsoil Moisture Conditions Declining

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, General, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

Both pasture and topsoil moisture conditions ratings are declining across parts of the country, which includes areas right here in the Southeast. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey starts off with the latest on the national pasture and rangeland condition index, where we continue to see the seasonal decline in conditions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

U.S. Reaches Agreement to Reopen Beef Exports to Brazil

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

USDA announced Monday the reopening of Brazil for U.S. beef exports, saying they reached an agreement with Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture to allow access for U.S. beef and beef products to the Brazilian market for the first time since 2003. Brazil’s action, according to USDA, reflects the United States’ negligible risk classification for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). Download Audio Sponsored …

Peanut Crop Continues to Progress

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut crop update. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026

Deadline for Bactericide Survey is Friday

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Florida citrus growers who have yet to take the bactericide survey, are being reminded the deadline to do so is Friday, August 5. The Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) selected AgNet Media, owner of Citrus Expo and Citrus Industry magazine, to administer the grower survey on bactericide use, asking that all Florida citrus growers participate in the survey so …

Alabama Teachers Learn More about the Beef Industry

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock

A group of Alabama teachers were able to learn more about the beef industry during a summer conference held Tuesday. In the weekly Beef Checkoff report, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley explains who the association was working with at this event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Florida Beef Council Stays Active

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

Did you know the beef checkoff is involved in many different areas? In this week’s Florida beef checkoff report, Sarah Childs from Lake Placid, an ex-officio member of the Florida Beef Council who currently serves on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board Operating Committee, said the Florida Beef Council has been extremely active. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …

Georgia Beef Board Holds Quarterly Meeting

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

During this past weekend’s Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Summer Conference, the Georgia Beef Board held its quarterly meeting. And in the association’s weekly Beef Board report, Kaytlyn Malia says many topics were discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …