Avocado: Healthy Fats

Dan Alabama, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

A survey by the Hass Avocado Board reveals that 25 percent of American consumers do not understand the difference between good and bad dietary fats. And, the same percentage of respondents admitted they do not really pay attention to this type of information. Cathy Isom tells us about the surprising number of American consumers still confused about the good and …

WTO Releases Decision on U.S. COOL Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops

The World Trade Organization released its decision concerning the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) rule and that decision is to authorize Canada and Mexico to assess over $1 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …

AgNet Media Expands Staff

Tacy Callies Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Gainesville, Florida — AgNet Media, the leader in multi-media news for ag markets in California and the deep Southeast (Alabama, Florida and Georgia) is pleased to announce several staff additions and a recent office expansion. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …

WTO Releases Final Figure for Retaliatory Tariffs over US COOL Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Specialty Crops

From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Dec. 7, 2015) – The World Trade Organization today authorized Canada and Mexico to assess over $1 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products, closing the long running dispute over the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling rule. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Philip Ellis says that immediate action is needed by the Senate …

WTO Okays $1.01 Billion In Tariffs On U.S. Goods

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Specialty Crops

From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 7, 2015 – In the wake of today’s decision by the World Trade Organization setting the retaliation amount Canada and Mexico can place on American products in response to the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) law, the National Pork Producers Council renewed its call for Congress to repeal labeling requirements …

Highway Bill Includes Hours of Service Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

Last week, Congress approved a new federal highway bill, known as Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, before transportation funding expired. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …

UGA Wheat Breeder Named 2015 Inventor of the Year

Josh McGill Field Crops, General, Georgia

Jerry Johnson, a respected University of Georgia plant breeder and crop and soil sciences professor, recently received the 2015 Inventor of the Year award from the University of Georgia Research Foundation (UGARF) for his work breeding wheat varieties for farmers in Georgia and across the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …

Georgia Grown Moment – Destiny Organics

Randall Weiseman GA Grown Moment, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

In this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, the spotlight is on Georgia Grown Diamond Member Destiny Organics. Julie McPeake has the details. Download Audio You can find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …

WTO Decision on COOL Expected Today

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

The World Trade Organization’s decision concerning Country of Origin Labeling is expected to come out today. And Colin Woodall, vice president of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, knows it will be a big decision as both Canada and Mexico are two of the largest export destinations for U.S. beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands …

Sixth Circuit to Consider Clean Water Rule Tuesday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Water

The Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals is scheduled to consider the Clean Water rule tomorrow, December 8. The court will hear oral arguments over whether it has the authority to hear a challenge from industry groups and states to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Water Rule, or ‘Waters of the U.S.’ rule, otherwise known as WOTUS. According to the …