Earlier this week, USDA APHIS released their final rules for the Importation of Fresh Beef from Northern Argentina and a region in Brazil. With this step by the Administration, these areas with a known history of Foot-and-Mouth disease would be allowed to begin the inspection process to import fresh and frozen beef products into the U.S. Colin Woodall, vice president …
Partnering to Enhance Wetlands Easements
Funding from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service will be provided through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership to help conservation partners protect, restore and enhance critical wetlands on private and tribal agricultural lands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
Tran-Pacific Partnership Would Generate 10,000 Pork Export Jobs
With talks to get underway later this month to wrap up the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the National Pork Producers Council called on the president to finalize the agreement that the Council says will generate 10,000 pork export jobs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future …
Sugar Producers Defend Free Markets on Chinese News Show
It’s not every day when the American affiliate of the predominant television broadcaster in Mainland China calls for an interview. Download Audio The segment can be viewed by clicking here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower HLB Estimates; Replanting ‘Loser’ Blocks
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from University of Florida economist Ariel Singerman regarding growers’ estimates of HLB-affected acreage and a discussion from Peace River Packing Company President Larry Black about replacing “loser” blocks of citrus with high-density plantings. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to …
Alabama Attorney General Moves to Stop Wotus
From the Alabama Farmers Federation: The Alabama Farmers Federation appreciates Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange for signing on to a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). On Tuesday, Strange joined eight other states on the lawsuit that asks a federal court to strike down the EPA’s controversial Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. Farmers have been concerned about the …
Alabama’s Best Steak-Voting Begins Today!
Who serves the best Ribeye in Alabama? Voting begins today in “Alabama’s Best Steak Contest” to find out. You have from now until August 15th to visit alabamasbeststeak.com and vote for your favorite Alabama steakhouse. A bracket challenge will determine the top “Fiery 4” restaurants, but only one will be named home to Alabama’s Best Steak. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Positive Peanut Usage Numbers
The latest Stocks and Processing Report indicates positive peanut usage numbers. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Promoting U.S. Beef Overseas
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Brian Smith from Green Hill, Alabama says the checkoff is instrumental in helping get our product in markets overseas. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff, go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Alabama RCPP Pre-Proposals Are Due by July 8
Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, says funding is being offered through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), but pre-proposals for 2016 are due tomorrow. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …