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 …

ACA President Looks Forward to Year Ahead

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Mike Dee of Aliceville, Alabama took over as the president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association at their annual convention this past weekend, and while he knows it will be filled with various challenges, he does look forward to the year ahead. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

FL Beef Plan Set for Upcoming Year

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, George Kempfer, knows there are many challenges when it comes to getting the beef message to certain consumers, and that’s one area they will be focusing on in the upcoming year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Beef Working with Students

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Thanks to funding from a grant, the Georgia Beef Board was able to particpate in an event with high-school students through the Pro-Start program, something that Ashley Hughes said was a great opportunity for them. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Weekly Livestock Market Report

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending February 12th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Southeast AgNet Sponsors ACA/ACWA Officer Cooking Contest

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

The first day of the 2010 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has been a good one with not only educational events and a big trade show, but also their annual ACA/ACWA Officers Cooking Contest which Southeast AgNet sponsors each year. Pictured to the right are this year’s winners Evelyn Brown, ACWA Vice President and Leo Hollinger, ACA Vice President. Participants this year …

Dust Issue a Concern for Cattlemen

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

Colin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, talks about how dust has become an issue they are tracking very closely in our nation’s capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024