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 Expands the promotion and …
Climate Change Report – USDA
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
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 Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …
House Passes Bill to Address Abuse of EAJA
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 Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember …
Immigration
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 Expands the promotion and educational …
Healthy Nuts
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
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 Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …
Praises for Provision Saving Federal Crop Insurance
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 …
Students Taking Part in Georgia Beef 101 Tour
On Wednesday, a group of culinary students will get a chance to learn more about the beef industry. Executive vice president of the Georgia Beef Board, Will Bentley, says the board will take these students on a Beef 101 Tour. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida …
Georgia Hoping Avian Influenza Is Not an Issue
While the poultry industry nationwide has been preparing for the potential return of avian influenza, Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black knows it would be a major challenge if found in the state. 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 …