Southeast AgNet This Week: Specialty Crop Grants; TPP Negotiations Wrap Up

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Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on USDA grants to support specialty crops as well as an update on the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts …

Next Steps for Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

On Monday, trade ministers from the 12 participating Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries announced a successful conclusion to their negotiations. And Joe Schuele has a report concerning the next steps. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle …

October Is Beef Month in Alabama

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The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is pleased that Gov. Robert Bentley once again signed a proclamation that it’s October Beef Month in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Georgia Beef at the Fair

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The Georgia National Fair kicks off Thursday, and according to Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board, consumers will be able to learn a lot about beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …

Florida Beef for Various Meal Ideas

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Now that fall is here, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council reminds us of a website where we can find many great beef meal ideas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …

Livestock Groups Applaud Conclusion of TPP Negotiations

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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, The National Pork Producers Council, National Chicken Council, The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council were among many groups applauding the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Negotiations in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

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From The White House: I’ve spent every day of my presidency fighting to grow our economy and strengthen our middle class. That means making sure our workers have a fair shot to get ahead here at home, and a fair chance to compete around the world. My approach to trade has been guided by a unifying principle: leveling the playing …

NCBA Applauds Conclusion of Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations

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From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Oct. 5, 2015) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has learned that the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations have successfully concluded today in Atlanta. NCBA President and Chugwater, Wyo., cattleman, Philip Ellis said this agreement will boost U.S. exports and eliminate trade barriers. “While the full details of the partnership will not be released until …

NPPC Confident TPP Deal Good For U.S. Pork

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 5, 2015 – The National Pork Producers Council expressed confidence that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement negotiators concluded in Atlanta will benefit all sectors of the U.S. economy and will provide enormous new market opportunities for high-quality American pork products. The TPP, initiated in late 2008, is a regional trade deal …

Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiators Meeting in Atlanta

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Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiators have been talking this week in Atlanta, Georgia, with the possibility of reaching an agreement before the end of the week. The Atlanta Business Journal reports the current round of talks is expected to be the final round as well. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Associate Director of Legislative Affairs, Kent Bacus, has been at the meetings and …