Waiting for WTO Decision on COOL

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

We were originally told back at the end of September that the World Trade Organization’s decision concerning Country of Origin Labeling was scheduled for late November. But according to Colin Woodall, vice president of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, we should know their decision next week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

Climate Change Report – USDA

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

USDA Report Warns Climate Change Likely to Impede Progress on Global Food Security PARIS, Dec. 2, 2015 — Climate change is likely to impede progress on reducing undernourishment around the world in the decades ahead, according to a major scientific assessment released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on global food security and its implications for the United …

Vilsack Addresses Global Food Security and Climate Change at COP21 in Paris

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Seeds, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack traveled to Paris, France for the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21). At the conference, Secretary Vilsack participated in three side events where he addressed the impacts of climate change on agricultural production and food security. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …

Mixed Thoughts on New EPA RFS Rule

Randall Weiseman Corn, Energy, Field Crops, General, Industry News Release, Soybeans

The Environmental Protection Agency announced higher volumes of renewable fuel than the levels EPA proposed in June under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). 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 …

House Passes Bill to Address Abuse of EAJA

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council applaud the House passage of H.R. 3279 Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA), requires oversight and transparency of funds awarded under EAJA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive …

Immigration

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Immigration has been in the news for several years now. Not just since the public officials have been seeking office. Some farmers think the Department of Agriculture should be directly involved in immigrants. Everett Griner talks about the times when farmers need extra help in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

Florida House Wants to Tap Amendment 1 for Everglades

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Water

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, December 1, 2015………. As much as a quarter of the money voters approved to spend annually on statewide water and land preservation would flow into Everglades restoration and other South Florida water projects, under a House plan released Tuesday. Rep. Gayle Harrell, a Stuart Republican who will sponsor …

Healthy Nuts

Dan Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

A new study finds that consuming tree nuts, such as walnuts, may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that consuming walnuts lowers total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and Apo B, the primary protein found in LDL (the bad) cholesterol. These are key factors that are used to evaluate a …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Hoping Avian Flu Is Not an Issue; Peanuts Still Coming In

Josh McGill Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Poultry, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an interview with the Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture, Gary Black, on avian influenza, as well as information about the lagging peanut harvest. 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 Proactive In Research Efforts …

Praises for Provision Saving Federal Crop Insurance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

From the House Committee on Agriculture: House Agriculture Committee Chairman, Rep. K. Michael Conaway (R-TX), issued the following statement concerning the inclusion of a critical provision in the Highway Bill conference report that will save Federal Crop Insurance from devastating changes that had been slipped into the Bipartisan Budget Act signed into law last month. “I strongly commend House Speaker …