EPA Writes off Rural America, Finalizes Proposed “Waters of the US” Rule

From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (May 27, 2015) – “Nothing left unregulated” is the apparent motto of the Environmental Protection Agency. Today, the Agency finalized its “Waters of the United States” proposed rule, which unilaterally strips private property rights and adds hundreds of thousands of stream miles and acres of land to federal jurisdiction. Under the guise of …

Statement by the President on the Clean Water Rule

Today the White House released a statement by the President on the Clean Water Rule: For more than 40 years, American families and businesses across the country have counted on the Clean Water Act to protect the streams and wetlands we rely on for our way of life – from recreation to public health to a growing economy. In recent …

Grass or Grain

Everett Griner talks about beef…still #1 in protein choice in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …

Amendment 1 Backers to Rally for Land Buying

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, May 26, 2015………. Environmentalists plan to hold rallies across Florida this weekend, again calling on lawmakers to boost the amount of money for land acquisition, Everglades restoration and natural-springs protection. Supporters of the 2014 ballot initiative known as “Amendment 1” have announced 10 locations Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Certify Conservation Compliance by June 1

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes details on an upcoming important deadline for producers. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

Georgia Beef Month Winding Down

It’s the last week of May Beef Month in Georgia, but Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board says there’s still a lot happening. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

Incredible May Beef Month in Florida

As the month winds down, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council says it has had an incredible May Beef Month this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For …

Lower Cattle Placements in Feedlots

In its monthly cattle-on-feed report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service reports the number of head on feed for the U.S. slaughter market on May 1 was 10.6 million head, 1 percent above last year. But placements in feedlots during April, at 1.55 million, is 5 percent below April of 2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

U.S. Meat Production and Price Forecast

U.S. meat production and, in most cases, prices are expected to increase in 2016. Seth Meyer of the World Agricultural Outlook Board has the expected trends, first for meat production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle …

Emerging Animal Ag Issues Tackled at Summit

The Animal Ag Alliance recently held their 2015 Stakeholders Summit in Kansas City, Mo. where efforts were made to bring emerging issues to discussion. AgWired’s Jamie Johansen was there and talked with president of the organization, Kay Johnson Smith. Download Audio For more on this story click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …