From the House Committee on Agriculture: Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement upon the unveiling of the fiscal year 2016 Omnibus Appropriations bill. “This responsible funding bill is a win for rural America, and I commend Chairman Hal Rogers and House leadership for including many top priorities of farmers and ranchers. I encourage …
Georgia Cotton Commission Pleased with Lawmakers’ Efforts
It was announced yesterday that cotton farmers have received strong backing from Capitol Hill as 100 members of the House of Representatives urged Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to use legal authority provided under the 2014 Farm Bill to provide crucial help. Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission says the commission is pleased to see this backing. Download Audio …
GAO Decision Strengthens Case against WOTUS
It was announced earlier this week that a legal opinion from the U.S. Government Accountability Office found that the Environmental Protection Agency broke the law with its social media and grassroots lobbying campaign advocating for its own ‘Waters of the U.S.’ rule. Scott Yager, environmental counsel for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, discusses that decision and what that means for …
Florida Deadline Nearing for Regional Conservation Partnership Program
Here is a reminder from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida that Friday, December 18 is the deadline for applications for a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project in the Apalachicola River Watershed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Lawmakers Want Action for Cotton Growers; Producers Finding Moldy Hay
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a request to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to provide crucial help for American cotton farmers, as well as information on hay developing mold problems in barns. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …
Rare Wetland Fires can Help, Hurt Habitat
From UF/IFAS Communications: By: Brad Buck GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When you think of wildfires, you may not think of wetlands. But the seldom-seen blazes may help some endangered species, according to a newly published study by a former UF/IFAS researcher. Severe wetland fires — so rare they occur only a few times per century – also can change Sponsored ContentFlorida …
COOL Repeal in Omnibus Spending Bill
Negotiators working on the omnibus spending bill have included a repeal of the mandatory Country-of-Origin meat labeling law. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …
GMO Where?
Everett Griner talks GMO in today’s Agri View. The fight to control or ban GMO’s continues. Despite every study done that shows GMO’s are safe, companies and even entire countries are still battling to do away with them. Now we are learning that GMO’s are not just in food products. They are widely used in medicines that help us stay …
Guinea Pig for Dinner
They are best known as lab animals and as cute furry household pets. The culinary appeal of guinea pig is once again creeping back into the United States. This time, the introduction is likely to stick. Cathy Isom tells us why this popular critter could soon be offered on more menus near you. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Alabama Cattlemen Looking for Industry Members
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) continues efforts to build membership. And its executive vice president, Dr. Billy Powell, says that includes urging industry folks to become members of ACA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …