U.S. Meat Exports End 2009 Strong

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

U.S. beef and pork exports ended 2009 on a positive note which helps start 2010 with an upward trend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL NRCS Promoting Organic Cattle Production

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

While details of the final regulation regarding access to pasture for organic livestock operations were issued this week, Dr. Bill Puckett with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama said this is a new program they were promoting at last week’s Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and invites producers to learn more about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …

GA Beef Grant Continues On

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

We told you earlier this week that the Georgia Beef Board was able to be a sponsor at a recent Pro-Start event, something Ashley Hughes said was possible thanks to grant funding which will help with even more events. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Final Rule on Organic Access to Pasture

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Details of the final regulation regarding access to pasture for organic livestock operations have been issued, as Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan said the final rule gives consumers confidence there is a consistent pasture standards applicable to all dairy products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Agriculture Responds

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Help for Haiti from the farm sector. Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL Cattlewoman in National Role

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

The new President of the American National Cattlewomen’s Association, Lana Slaten of Cullman, Alabama told me her theme for the upcoming year is bridging the gap. . Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Organic Production Now a Part of EQIP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Field Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

As organic production has become more popular over the past few years, Dr. Bill Puckett, Alabama NRCS State Conservationist, says it is also one that they have become more familiar with. Download Audio Sign-up deadline for 2010 funding of the organic initiative is March 12. For more information visit the AL NRCS website. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

EPA Numeric Nutrient Standards – Let The Public Hearings Begin

Gary Cooper Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Today starts a three day whirlwind tour by Environmental Protection Agency officials out to hear what Florida stakeholders have to say about new numeric nutrient water standards. These EPA proposals only affect the state of Florida, although opponents say the issue could appear in other states if EPA is successful in singling out Florida this time. Southeast AgNet’s coverage of …

New Watchdog Group to Monitor, Expose “Humane Society of U S”

Gary Cooper Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

HumaneWatch.org Scrutinizes Biggest American Animal Rights Group, Separates Fact from Fiction Washington, D.C. (News Release, Center for Consumer Freedom, 2/16/10) – Today the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) is announcing the launch of HumaneWatch.org, a watchdog project dedicated to analyzing the activities of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). HumaneWatch will include a blog written by CCF’s Director …