NCC Statement on McDonald’s USA New Antibiotic Policy

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Poultry

From The National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 4, 2015 – McDonald’s USA today announced new menu sourcing initiatives including only sourcing chicken raised without antibiotics that are important to human medicine. The National Chicken Council released the following statement, attributable to Ashley Peterson, Ph.D., National Chicken Council vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Environmental Stewardship Award Entries Due Friday

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

Here is a reminder that for the 25th year the Environmental Stewardship Award Program nomination season is open for the 2015 award, but not for much longer, as the deadline for entries is this Friday, March 6. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the …

AWC Opposes Mandatory E-Verify Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The Agriculture Workforce Coalition, comprised of more than 70 agricultural organizations, strongly opposes the Legal Workforce Act currently being considered in the House Judiciary Committee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …

Milk, Home Made

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks about lab produced milk is on the way in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida 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 …

Forest Forces

Dan Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

Two USDA agencies and their partners are working on projects nationwide to improve forests on public and private lands. Cathy Isom has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins …

Tyson Foods Donates Truckload of Chicken to Food Bank

Randall Weiseman Dairy, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Poultry

From the Animal Agriculture Alliance: ATHENS, Ga. – March 2, 2015 – Today, Tyson Foods, Inc., in conjunction with the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s College Aggies Online scholarship competition (CAO) and the University of Georgia Dairy Science Club, donated a load of protein to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, located in Athens, Georgia. The 30,400 pound load of chicken, which …

Southeast AgNet This Week: PEDv in Georgia; Expanding Trade

Tacy Callies Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Specialty Crops

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a report on the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus found in Georgia and news about bipartisan efforts to expand trade and boost exports. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle …

Georgia Beef at Southern Women’s Show

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Georgia, Livestock

The Southern Women’s Show will take place this weekend in Savannah, and Suzanne Bentley with the Georgia Beef Board says they will be there talking with women about beef. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef …

Georgia State Veterinarian on PEDv Confirmation

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

We told you yesterday that the Georgia Department of Agriculture had reported a known case of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) in the state. This morning, I talked with Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Cobb. He explains when and where PEDv was found and what hog producers and those with show pigs in the state need to know. Download Audio …

Time to Promote Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Now that March is here, Tyron Spearman reports it’s time to promote peanuts again, and a big event is taking place today in Atlanta, Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …