From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (November 3, 2015) – Statement by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Philip Ellis on failure to include Rep. Ribble’s truck reform language in H.R. 22 Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act. “The vote taken tonight is an injustice to America’s cattle producers. Truck weight regulations affect every cattle producer’s Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
GMO Labeling
Does it matter to you whether a food product has been genetically modified or not? Everett Griner talks about the impact of GMO labeling in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Learn more facts about GMO labeling. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …
Repeal of WOTUS Rule in Senate Fails
A bill many in agriculture had hoped would repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Waters of the United States rule (WOTUS) fell three votes short of the 60 required to pass it this afternoon in the U.S. Senate. The vote on S. 1140 failed 57-41. The bill would have required the administration to write a new rule. But had it …
Pecan Truffles
Pecan truffles are a growing opportunity for Georgia pecan growers, and both farmers and local chefs are excited about the possibilities. Dr. Tim Brenneman, a University of Georgia plant pathologist, has been researching pecan truffles since he discovered them in the late 1980s, and right now he is working on inoculating pecan trees with the fungus that creates truffles. Download Audio …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Georgia Student on National FFA Officer Team; No Convincing Tie with Red Meat to Cancer
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an interview with Abbey Gretsch, the newly elected national FFA southern region vice president, as well as a information on the lack of associations between red meat and cancer. 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 …
Recipe Clutter
If you cook, or bake, or prepare dishes and have recipe resources available… you may understand how hard it is at times to keep those recipes organized. Especially at those times you’re looking for that one recipe to make – but just can’t locate. Cathy Isom gives you ways to organize your recipes so you don’t clutter your kitchen. Download …
Florida Beef Council Food Safety Reminder
Food safety issues pop up in the news every now and then, and because of that, Florida Beef Council’s Director of Marketing and Promotion, Ashley Hughes, wants to remind consumers about the do’s and don’ts when preparing beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
State of the University of Florida/IFAS
Dr. Jack Payne, University of Florida’s senior vice president for Agriculture and Natural Resources, recently gave his annual State of IFAS (Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences) address. And he said they made a real big deal of it because the state of IFAS is so strong. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …
WOTUS Senate Vote Scheduled Tuesday Afternoon
A key procedural Senate vote is on the schedule this afternoon for the Federal Water Quality Protection Act. The act will effectively end the Clean Water Rule or “Waters of the US” rule by the Environmental Protection Agency. The cloture vote needs 60 votes to move on to full debate. While Senate Republicans back the measure, they only control 54 …
Avian Flu
It has been reported that a vaccine to prevent avian flu would soon be available. Everett Griner talks about the avian flu problem in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Learn more about avian flu from the USDA and CDC. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …