The 23rd annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Replacement Heifer Sale was scheduled to take place this Friday, September 15th. But according to FCA Executive Vice President Jim Handley, due to Hurricane Irma, the decision was made this morning to cancel the sale. 09-13-17 Decision Made to Cancel FCA Heifer Sale Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …
NPPC Seeking ELD Waiver
The National Pork Producers Council Tuesday petitioned the Department of Transportation for a waiver and exemption for livestock haulers from regulations that NPPC says could harm animal well-being. The petition was filed on behalf of the pork industry and other livestock sectors and requests the waiver and exemption because of concerns about the Electronic Logging Device Rule. The petition also …
Head of USDA Organic Program Stepping Down
The leader of the Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program will step down at the end of the month. Miles McEvoy will vacate the position overseeing the program and return to his home state of Washington. McEvoy led the program that oversees organic regulations and the USDA organic seal for eight years. McEvoy told Fern’s Ag Insider that his original …
Hurricane Impacts on Cotton Crop Better Known Next Month
USDA’s September crop production report was released Tuesday, but information for that report was collected well before Hurricane Irma made its way through the Southeast. USDA staff will soon be collecting more data on crops in states impacted by the recent hurricanes, and according to this report from Rod Bain, those updates will be for use in the October crop …
South Korea Wants Step by Step Approach to KORUS
Trade leaders from South Korea are asking for a step by step approach to the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement. Following last week’s discussion on terminating the agreement by President Donald Trump, Korea says: “Let’s go step by step, rather than just jumping the gun.” It is possible Trump could seek to renegotiate the trade deal, like his move regarding the …
USDA Providing Recovery Efforts after Hurricane Irma
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to remind farmers and ranchers and those who reside in rural communities impacted Hurricane Irma, they have programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue said, “In recent weeks, millions of Americans have been affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.” He said, “USDA employees have been working tirelessly …
Peanut Estimates Rise Again
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released its September crop reports, and according to Tyron Spearman, peanut estimates rose again. 09-12-17 Peanut Estimates Rise Again Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …
Alabama Cattlemen Holding Regional Meetings
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is holding regional meetings this month at various points across the state. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley explains what these meetings are all about. 09-12-17 Alabama Cattlemen Holding Regional Meetings Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …
Increase in Cotton Production Estimate
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released its September crop reports, and Anthony Prillaman with NASS in Washington D.C. says cotton production estimates are up in the latest numbers. 09-12-17 Increase in Cotton Production Estimate Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …
Georgia Cattle Producers Repairing Damage from Irma
Even though Hurricane Irma lost a lot of its steam before it moved into Georgia, it still packed strong winds which caused problems for some cattle producers in the state. Here is Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Will Bentley. 09-12-17 Georgia Cattle Producers Repairing Damage from Irma Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …