WASHINGTON, D.C., March 15, 2011 – In a unanimous decision issued today, a federal court ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency cannot require livestock operations to obtain Clean Water Act (CWA) permits unless they are discharging manure into a waterway of the United States. The decision is a major victory for pork producers, said the National Pork Producers Council. …
FBC Chairman Promoting Beef Checkoff
Chairman of the Florida Beef Council Roger Butler, a dairy and beef producer from Highlands County, said the beef checkoff is helping to promote the product cattlemen are producing everyday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
5 Billion More
Everett Griner discusses how to feed 9 billion people. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
FL House Immigration Bill Clears Hurdle
By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 10, 2011… Responding to a simmering national debate over federal immigration policy, a House panel on Thursday passed its version of immigration reform that falls short of Arizona-style restrictions but would still have a dramatic impact on more than 800,000 workers “living in the shadows.” Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Beef Checkoff Helping Build Export Markets
In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff series” brought to you by the Beef Checkoff, Robert Fountain. Jr. of Adrian Georgia talks about how U.S. beef export numbers have been climbing and how the beef checkoff has been helpful in this effort. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
GCA Convention to feature BQA Training
Executive Vice President of the Georgia Beef Board, Josh White, wants prodcers to know that BQA classes will be held at the GCA Convention in Perry for those who need to be certified or even re-certified thanks in part to the beef checkoff. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Ag in Review for the Week of February 28, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Smaller Profits Predicted for Dairy Operators
While predictions are for the nation’s dairy operators to most likely make a profit this year, it’s not expected to be quite as much as last year as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
FL Milk Production is Up
Milk production in January was up for Florida dairy farms, a trend that was also found nationwide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
R. F. D. Iraq
Everett Griner tells us how agricultural volunteers are helping Iraq people. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026