The long awaited and debated Renewable Fuels Standard proposals from the Environmental Protection Agency were released Friday. But Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says there’s too much focus on the Renewable Fuels Standard as a way to boost the biofuels industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Georgia Cotton Commission Concerned with WOTUS Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers released its finalized “Waters of the U.S.” proposal last week, a rule that concerns many in agriculture, including Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
Florida House and Senate to Start Special Session
The Special Session for the Florida Legislature officially starts today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026
Working on Section 179
Congress is trying to revive Section 179, a tax break for purchases of tractors, combines and other farm equipment. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says Section 179 accelerated depreciation for farm equipment may no longer be tied to comprehensive tax reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Cattlemen to Hold Annual Convention this Month
If you haven’t made plans yet to attend, here’s a reminder the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention is just two weeks away. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida …
A Calmer than Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season Expected
The 2015 hurricane season officially starts on Monday and runs through November 30th. The forecasts are out for the Atlantic Basin as Susan Carter has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending May 29th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending May 29, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have an update concerning the finalized “Waters of the United States” rule which came out this week, a reminder about an important crop insurance deadline coming up next week, along with information about new lettuce varieties with increased disease. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama …
The Importance of Trade Promotion Authority
After passing committees in both chambers of Congress, Trade Promotion Authority legislation continues to move forward. The Senate voted for final passage of this legislation on May 22nd but there is very little time in the schedule for the House to consider the legislation before the election season. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Associate Director of Legislative Affairs, Kent Bacus, talks …
Crop Insurance Final Peanut Planting Date Nearing
Tyron Spearman has an important reminder about a crop insurance deadline coming up next week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …