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Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced that the nomination period is now open for two prestigious statewide honors: the Florida Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award and the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award. According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, “The Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award annually recognizes the achievements of women who have …
Corteva Agriscience Showcases DuraCor® and NovaGraz™ for Improved Pasture Management Corteva Agriscience is providing cattle producers with effective options to improve pasture conditions and maximize forage utilization. We caught up with Rachel Walker of Corteva Agriscience at NCBA’s CattleCon to discuss practical solutions for forage management and pasture weed control. Walker emphasized that successful cattle pasture management starts with maximizing …
A coalition of agricultural organizations has sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, urging the agency to rely on sound, science-based decision-making when evaluating and regulating agricultural inputs, particularly pesticides. The groups emphasized that access to safe and effective crop-protection tools is essential for maintaining food security, affordability, and public health. In the letter, the organizations …
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced what it calls the “strongest protections in agency history” for the over-the-top (OTT) application of dicamba on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybean crops. The new regulatory framework introduces tighter controls while maintaining access to a tool many farmers say is critical for combating herbicide-resistant weeds. According to an EPA press release, “President Trump …
Each year, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recognizes cattle operations across the country that demonstrate outstanding stewardship practices and long-term conservation efforts. For 2026, M&D Overstreet Ranch of Kathleen, Florida was selected as the Region II winner, highlighting decades of commitment to land preservation, wildlife habitat, and responsible cattle production. The Overstreet Ranch story stretches back generations. Ranch owner …
EPA Clarifies Clean Air Act Supports Right to Repair for Farmers The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued new guidance to manufacturers clarifying that the Clean Air Act (CAA) supports Americans’ ability to make repairs on their own equipment. The guidance reinforces that federal air quality law cannot be used to restrict access to tools, software, or diagnostic information needed …
Florida Cattlemen Join Southeast Effort to Oppose EU Deforestation Rule at NCBA Convention The Florida Cattlemen’s Association is joining with other Southeastern states to push back against the European Union’s deforestation rule through the policy process at the NCBA Convention and Trade Show. The effort is focused on protecting land-use flexibility and private property rights for cattle producers and landowners …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Pushes to Protect Private Property Rights at NCBA Convention As the NCBA Convention and Trade Show gets underway, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is actively working through the NCBA policy process to protect private property rights for cattle producers and landowners across the Southeast. Policy discussions taking place throughout the week are a key part of the convention, …
Valent USA Emphasizes Conservation Practices That Deliver Results for Growers Conservation practices continue to play an increasingly important role in modern agricultural production, especially as growers face tighter margins and rising input costs. To learn more about how conservation and profitability can work together, we caught up with Tiffany Dean, Vice President of Sustainable Solutions with Valent USA, to discuss …
EPA OIG Audit Raises Alarms Over $38 Billion in Grants Issued With Little Oversight The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released the results of a major audit examining EPA grants distributed during the Biden Administration, revealing significant concerns about oversight and accountability. According to the audit, more than $38 billion in grants were awarded with …
