EPA Upholds Ethanol Mandate…Upsetting Livestock Industry

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Energy, General, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it would deny a request by Texas Governor Rick Perry to reduce the Renewable Fuels Standard. EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson says they carefully considered the more than 15,000 comments on the issue and found that “the RFS is not causing economic harm but is strengthening our nation’s energy security and supporting American farming …

Cattlemen Issues Covered in Washington

Randall Weiseman Cattle

There are a variety of issues facing cattlemen every year in Washington, but NCBA’s Colin Woodall wants producers to know they are there to represent you with every one of those issues. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

COOL Info Outreach

Randall Weiseman Beef, General, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

With implementation of mandatory Country of Origin Labeling just over six weeks away, USDA is working to assist retailers and food industry organizations in implementing mandatory Country of Origin labeling with outreach and information. Suppliers and retailers are invited to a free webinar outlining COOL requirements from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. Pre-registration is required by Aug. …

GA Bull Test Season Underway

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia

University of Georgia’s Dr. Robert Stewart talks about the Bull Test Season which is underway and how a change has been made in the feed being used. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Providing Info for Cattle Producers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

Dr. Todd Thrift with the University of Florida wants cattle producers across the state to know they have put together a program to help answer many questions concerning bio-security, animal ID, and COOL and would be glad to visit your county to discuss these topics. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

AU Has New Animal Science Researcher

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

Dr. Christy Bratcher is the newest face in the Animal Science Department at Auburn University and is already busy with a variety of research projects that are underway. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Pleased with Results of Beef Referendum

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle

Alabama cattle producers last week approved the state 50-cent beef checkoff program for another 5 years, which pleases the President of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, Orland Britnell. And Lana Slaten, a past president of the Alabama Cattlewomen and current Vice President of the American National Cattlewomen, said the state checkoff is very important to the industry. Listen to report here: …

GA Promoting Flat Iron Steak

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia

The beef checkoff summer grilling promotion continues as the flat iron has been featured in various promotions across Georgia this summer. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Beef Ambassadors Sponsor Photo Contest

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

Through the beef checkoff, the Beef Ambassador program is sponsoring a photo contest for youth involved in showing cattle this summer. Listen to report here: To learn more about the photo contest click Here Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Beef Exports Still Behind 2003

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle

We keep hearing how beef exports sales are continuing to grow, which they are, but still lag behind where they were before the BSE case of 2003. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024