Urging U.S. Senate to Repeal COOL

When it comes to the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling rule, earlier this week the World Trade Organization did announce they were authorizing Canada and Mexico to assess over $1 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products. Chase Adams was able to talk with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, as they discussed the next …

Various Peanut Farm Shows in 2016

Many peanut producing states across the Southeast will be holding farm shows and meetings in early 2016, as Tyron Spearman fill us in as when and where they will take place. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …

Bee Decline … Again

The honeybee problem continues. Everett Griner gives us a little history on the issues with bees in today’s Agri View. For nine years scientists have struggled to find a solution to the problem. Advances have been made, but there is still no solution. This is not the first time this issue has created a challenge. Scientific records show a serious …

Avian Influenza Confirmed in Oregon Duck

Many in the poultry industry had been hoping we could get through the fall and winter months with no signs of avian influenza, but USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed that Eurasian H5 avian influenza was found in the genetic material collected from a wild duck in Oregon. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Farming Simulator

It’s being called the ultimate version for all Farming Simulator lovers, and is now available in retail stores and download on PlayStation 4, X-box One and PC! Cathy Isom tells us all about the very latest for the popular video game that lets you do the farming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …

Southeast AgNet This Week: WTO Decision on COOL; Hours of Service in Highway Bill

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes the World Trade Organization’s decision on Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), as well as as story on how hours of service are affected by a new federal highway bill. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For …

Reminding Consumers About the Benefits of Cotton

Kim Kitchings, vice president of corporate strategy and program metrics for Cotton Incorporated, provides information on how commercials promoting cotton have changed, thanks to help from consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …

USDA Reminds Producers about Conservation Client Gateway

Conservation Client Gateway, from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), gives producers and landowners a choice between conducting business online or traveling to a USDA service center. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …

Governor, Cabinet Celebrate Holidays with Florida-Grown Christmas Trees

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Continuing a long-standing tradition, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam presented Florida-grown Leyland Cypress Christmas trees to Governor Rick Scott, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater today. Americans buy around 30 million real Christmas trees every year to decorate their homes and businesses …

COOL Retaliation Can Be a Significant Obstacle for Red Meat Exports

The World Trade Organization’s decision this week to authorize Canada and Mexico to assess retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products, can be a significant obstacle for our red meat exports. Joe Schuele has more on that story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …