When Congress passed the COVID Relief Package last month, funding was earmarked for agriculture, including support for those left out of earlier assistance. While that does include livestock producers, how does it actually help those in the cattle industry? National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Government Affairs, Danielle Beck, explains what they know about the recently signed package. …
Agriculture Policy in the Next Administration
Some wonder what agriculture policy will look like in the Biden administration. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …
Importance of Highways to U.S. Agriculture
A recent study looks at the value of the nation’s highway system in the agriculture sector, including specific corridors with major volumes of Ag-related traffic. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
How to Care for Poinsettias Through Winter and Beyond
How to care for your Poinsettias through winter and beyond. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. No other flower represents the winter holidays like the poinsettia. But these festive plants, which range from the traditional red to pale yellow, can be a mystery when it comes to care and maintenance. Some tips that can help extend those blooms, …
USDA, HHS Release Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Washington, D.C., December 29, 2020) – Nutrition in America took a major step forward today with the publication of Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. Jointly published by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) every five years, the guidelines provide science-based recommendations designed to foster healthy dietary patterns for Americans of all ages – from …
Meat and Poultry Worker COVID Infection Rates Lower Than General Population
A new analysis of independent data for November shows that reported new COVID-19 infection rates among meat and poultry workers were more than eight times lower than the general population. Data from the Food and Environment Reporting Network says the meat and poultry sector reported an average of 5.57 new cases per 10,000 workers daily in November. Infection rates among …
A Cowboy’s Christmas Prayer
As we celebrate Christmas Day, Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman brings back an old favorite, “A Cowboy’s Christmas Prayer” written by S. Omar Barker. A COWBOY’S CHRISTMAS PRAYERby S. Omar Barker (1895-1985) I ain’t much good at prayin’,and You may not know me, Lord —For I ain’t much seen in churches,where they preach Thy Holy Word.But you may have observed meout …
A Time for Reflection
With Christmas Day on Friday, Tyron Spearman reports this is the time of the year for reflection. He looks at ways we can all show appreciation for others. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
Genetically Modified Pigs Approved for Human Consumption by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved genetically modified pigs as being safe to eat. The approval marks the first that time that an intentional genomic alteration (IGA) in an animal has been approved for both human consumption as well as therapeutic uses. The IGA in what are being referred to as GalSafe pigs is designed to eliminate …
SNAP Benefits Increase Through COVID Bill
While Congress did pass the $900 billion pandemic relief bill that includes a variety of benefits and direct cash payments, President Trump urged congressional leaders on Tuesday to make several changes to the bill including increasing direct payments for Americans. But a story from Tyron Spearman notes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a program through the 2018 Farm Bill, will …