EPA Finally Hands Over Maps Detailing the Extent of their WOTUS Proposal

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

From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Aug. 27, 2014) –The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology released maps today of waters and wetlands the Environmental Protection Agency has to-date refrained from making public. After multiple requests, the Agency finally handed over the maps to the committee, which appear to detail the extent of the “Waters of the United …

Pasture and Rangeland Conditions Holding Steady

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

According to USDA, 48% of the nation’s pastures and rangelands are in good to excellent condition which is good news for this time of the year. But on the other end of the spectrum, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says 20% of the nations pastures and rangelands are in the poor to very poor category. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

USDA Raises Price Forecast for Beef and Pork

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USDA has raised its price forecast for beef and pork consumed at home this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

USDA Continues to Seek Input for 2017 Census of Ag

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

USDA continues to seek input on the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Released once every five years, the census provided detailed data covering agriculture down to the county level. Download Audio To learn more and to access the complete 2012 Census of Agriculture results, visit www.agcensus.usda.gov. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …

Florida Extension Agents Attending Annual Conference

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops

All this week, the Extension Professional Associations of Florida are conducting their annual conference in Panama City Beach. Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice-president for ag and natural resources at the University of Florida, says it’s a great event to get all of these extension agents together. Download Audio More information about the Extension Professional Associations of Florida is available on …

Southeast AgNet This Week: WOTUS Viewpoints; Cotton Grower Programs

Tacy Callies Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Peanuts, USDA-NRCS, Water

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week features multiple viewpoints on the proposed Waters of the U.S. rule as well as details on programs for cottons growers. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …

Waiting for WTO Statement on COOL

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

We told you yesterday that the Wall Street Journal had reported the World Trade Organization will side with Canada and Mexico regarding Country of Origin labeling. But, the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association issued a statement that while the article is notable, the World Trade Organization isn’t expected to release its report publicly until next month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Florida Cattlemen’s Association Moving Convention Location

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock

For many years, the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention has taken place in Marco Island. But the next two years that won’t be the case. FCA’s Director of Field Services Dusty Holley explains why and where it will be held. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …

Alabama NRCS Working with Poarch Band of Creek Indians

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association recently presented Perdido River Farms of Atmore with an Environmental Stewardship Award. Perdido River Farms General Manager John English says the work they have done with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has helped them to achieve the practices they have on their operation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …

Florida Beef Council Learning about Social Media

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock

The Florida Beef Council will soon learn more about how social media works. Ashley Hughes says they will be holding a course for those who serve on the council to give them a better understanding so they can hopefully be more involved in telling their beef story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and …