Agriculture should be one of the largest industries to benefit from the new drone rules issued last week from the Federal Aviation Administration. The American Farm Bureau says it will continue working with the FAA to tweak certain restrictions in the rules. The Farm Bureau suggested several changes to FAA rules, including not requiring drones be Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
NPPC Urges Producers to Submit Comments
USDA has proposed new animal welfare standards for the National Organic Program that, according to the National Pork Producers Council if enacted, would be the first time such standards are codified in federal law and would present serious challenges to livestock producers. NPPC opposes the new standards, and they point out there are a number of problems with the proposed …
ASTA Continues to Watch GMO Legislation
Supporters of the Genetically Modified Organism labeling agreement reached on June 23rd are hoping it gets to the Senate floor this week, but the schedule is full. Many food and agriculture groups are asking members to contact their senators and tell them to support the GMO labeling bill. American Seed Trade Association CEO, Andy Lavigne, knows the Senate measure would …
USDA Signs Three International Agreements Supporting Animal Health and Global Trade
International trade is of course a key factor, but trade restrictions resulting from an animal disease outbreak can have devastating economic effects. With this in mind, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service signed three international agreements on this topic during a recent meeting of the World Organization for Animal Health in Paris, France. These agreements will make it easier …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Outdoor Celebration Safety
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about 4th of July outdoor celebration safety and how Floridians can prevent wildfires. 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 …
Cotton Board Caucuses Give Opportunity For New Growers to Lead the Industry
From the Cotton Board: (MEMPHIS, TN) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on The Cotton Board. A large class of nominees are needed to fill 17 member and 17 alternate positions for vacancies representing cotton producers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, as well …
China Needing More Peanuts
According to a story from Tyron Spearman, China is needing more peanuts which could be good news for U.S. growers. 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 …
Georgia Team Beef Ready for Peachtree Road Race
There is a big burger promotion that continues this week in Georgia, and according to Kaytlyn Malia with the Georgia Beef Board, Team Beef is also gearing up for a big event this weekend. 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 …
Presentation Made to Bama’s Best Beef Contest Winner
This past spring, the Alabama Beef Checkoff sponsored Bama’s Best Beef contest. And Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says it was able to present the winner with a plaque this week. 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 …
Talking Beef with Young Consumers
Efforts continue in various ways to spread the beef message and inform consumers about the cattle industry. And Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes was able this week to do just that with a group of youngsters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …