Comments Open on New Brucellosis Rules

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

USDA did announce an interim final rule which makes changes to existing regulations governing brucellosis class-free status and testing within states. And Lyndsay Cole with APHIS talks about the reasons behind the changes as public comments will be accepted until February 25th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …

Vegetarian

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The number of people becoming vegetarians is growing. Everett Griner tells us why and what this is going to affect the most. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Anti-Regulation Wave Engulfs Water Debate

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

By KEITH LAING THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 27, 2011……….Hoping to capitalize on the flood of anti-regulation rhetoric in Tallahassee since the inauguration of Gov. Rick Scott, utilities and business groups pushed lawmakers Thursday to loosen the rules in the age-old debate about water management and economic growth. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

USDA Announces Decision to Fully Deregulate Roundup Ready Alfalfa

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced its decision to grant non-regulated status for alfalfa that has been genetically engineered to be resistant to the herbicide commercially known as Roundup. “After conducting a thorough and transparent examination of alfalfa through a multi-alternative environmental impact statement (EIS) and several …

Many Producers Hurt by Higher Grain Prices

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

For those who grow corn and other grains the current prices look good, but USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber says rising feed costs are affecting broiler, beef, pork, and dairy producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Strong Beef and Pork Exports

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

November exports of U.S. pork and beef reached their highest monthly volumes in more than two years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Commissioner Putnam Announces Natural Disaster Declaration

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

TALLAHASSEE – Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 34 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to frosts and freezes during this winter season and drought over the last six months. The USDA has designated an additional 28 counties in Florida as contiguous natural disaster areas. “Florida’s growers have …

USDA Designates 12 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 26, 2011 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 12 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by drought that began July 1, 2010, and continues. The counties are: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Now’s the Time for BQA Certification

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

This week’s BQA Quality Report is brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs as Director of Industry Relations with the Southeastern Livestock Network, Jim Collins, says now’s the time to go through the BQA program for your operation. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting MyBeefCheckoff.com\bqa Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Bug Detectives

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

100% Effort to control bugs is a constant job. Everett Griner tells us who takes on this monumental task. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024