Congress was back in session this week, and dairy producers and dairy cooperative officials were there to discuss GMO labeling. Politico reports the National Milk Producers Federation members want a bill that establishes a national labeling standard that trumps state laws and sets disclosure standards on foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients. The organization also want to exempt products from …
UF/IFAS Extension Conducting Pasture Management Classes
For those who have grazing livestock, the University of Florida/IFAS Extension is presenting a four part series to help you better understand the fundamental principles of forage production. The “Principles of Pasture Productivity” series will examine some of the key principles of pasture management including Pasture Fertility, Grazing Management, Weed Control and Forage Establishment & Variety Selection. These sessions will …
Cost Share Assistance for Cotton Producers
Cotton producers across the Southeast are reminded that USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will be providing cost-share assistance payments through the new Cotton Ginning Cost-Share program. Tyron Spearman has more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Another Big Trade Show for Florida Cattlemen’s Convention
Next week, June 14-16, is when the Florida Cattlemen’s Association will hold their 2016 Convention. And according to FCA Director of Field Services, Dusty Holley, they have another big trade show for this year’s event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
Labor Issues Still Top of Mind in Georgia
We told you a few weeks ago that Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black joined other ag leaders in Washington, D.C. to discuss labor issues. He told me this week that this is something that really affected Georgia specialty crop farmers again this season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …
Butterweed Is a Threat to Livestock
A yellow flower called Butterweed is popping up in hay and wheat fields across a good chunk of the country and it’s poisonous to livestock. A DTN report says the winter annual often pops up in no-till corn and soybean fields. It’s native to the U.S. and is found from Texas east into Alabama and Florida, and up the east …
Georgia Cattlemen to Hold Summer Conference Next Month
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association will once again hold their summer conference, with this years’ event taking place July 28-30 at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. GCA Executive Vice President, Will Bentley, invites producers from across the state to attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …
NASS Working with NRCS on Conservation Effects Assessment Project
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working with the National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) to quantify the environmental effects of conservation practices and programs and develop the science base for managing the agricultural landscape for environmental quality. Jay Johnson, director of the Eastern field offices for NASS, says it’s called the Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP). Download Audio Sponsored …
Red Meat Exports Lower in April
April exports of American pork and beef were below last year’s volumes. The U.S. Meat Export Federation said the first four months of this year saw beef and pork exports relatively steady with last year’s pace in volume. However, the value of beef and pork exports fell nine and 13 percent, respectively. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program Celebrates 20 years of Serving Floridians
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — At first, Sheila Bryant was skeptical about the cooking class offered by the University of Florida’s UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program. The program was started 20 years ago to help low-income families make better food choices to prevent chronic diseases. Bryant, who attended the “Cooking that Matters” class in Gainesville, Florida, believed that decades of eating her …