Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black Applauds Efforts to Overturn Burdensome ‘Waters of the United States’ Rule

From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black is applauding the action taken today by Attorney General Sam Olens to join eight other state attorneys general in a lawsuit asking a federal court to strike down a new rule from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency that unlawfully expands the federal government’s regulatory reach …

Peanut Acreage is Up 18 Percent

USDA just released its June planted acreage reports, and while most growers knew peanut acreage would be up this year, they weren’t sure how much. But according to today’s report, acreage rose 18 percent compared to last year. Tyron Spearman has the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Cotton Acreage Down 18 Percent

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its June planted acreage reports today, and Angie Considine with NASS in Washington, D.C., says the cotton numbers are down 18 percent for 2015. 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 …

Georgia Team Beef Ready for Peach Tree Road Race

Team Beef, through the Georgia Beef Board, will be involved once again this year with the Peach Tree Road Race. Suzanne Bentley says the expo before the race will be held this Thursday and Friday where they hope to talk with a lot of consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Educators Learn More about Beef in Florida

Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council talks about an event the Council took part in this past weekend where members were able to discuss beef with educators. 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 …

Alabama Poultry Industry Working on Avian Influenza

Avian influenza has been a concern for many in the poultry industry, and while it’s not been found in the Southeast, Johnny Adams with the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association says they still continue to deal with the possibility that it could happen. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Senate Ag Chair Plans for Movement on COOL in July

The Senate Ag Chair notes the Senate must take action in July on Country of Origin meat labeling. 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 …

New Study Links Citrus Consumption to Skin Cancer

A new study is showing a link between high consumption of citrus and the skin cancer melanoma. 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 …

Early-bird Registration Ends Today for Southern Peanut Growers Conf.

Here’s a reminder today, June 30, is the early-bird registration deadline for the Southern Peanut Growers Conference which will take place July 23-25 at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. 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 …

President Obama Signs Trade Promotion Authority into Law

From the American Soybean Association: WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 29, 2015)-Trade promotion authority (TPA) will soon help create and strengthen international trade agreements, opening valuable markets and providing an advantage for U.S. farmers. President Barack Obama signed TPA into law on Monday, June 29, 2015. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …