A Farm Bill listening session will soon be held in Florida. Tyron Spearman has more information about that, along with other news of interest to farmers across the Southeast. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
NCBA Continues to Work on Various Issues
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) continues working on various issues, including traceability. Southeast AgNet’s Will Jordan recently talked with Buck Wehrbein, NCBA vice president who gave us a quick update on some of those. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
NCBA Highlights Federal Injunction Stopping WOTUS Rule in 24 States
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) praised the decision by a judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota to grant a preliminary injunction stopping the Biden administration’s “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule from taking effect in 24 states. Combined with a previous ruling in the Southern District of Texas, 26 states across the …
Florida Lawmakers Working on the Budget
Florida lawmakers last Wednesday reached the halfway point in this year’s 60-day legislative session. Both the House and Senate approved their individual budget proposals, which now sets the stage for negotiations on a final spending plan. The Senate proposal is $113.7 billion, while the House proposal totals $113 billion. Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, looks at …
Death Tax Repeal Act Introduced in U.S. Senate
Something we’ve talked many times about over the years is the Estate Tax, or as many know it as, the Death Tax. It has been a top issue for agriculture groups and has been discussed in our nation’s capital various times. And, it’s being discussed again, as last week Senator John Thune (R-SD) and 40 colleagues reintroduced legislation to permanently repeal …
Latest Efforts in Meat and Poultry Labeling
USDA’s announcement of clearer definitions of Product of USA labels for meat, poultry, and egg products is the latest in a series of attempts to create and define such a labeling class. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
ADAI Hosting Farm Bill Listening Session on April 4
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is encouraging Alabama farmers to take part in a Farm Bill Listening Session on Tuesday, April 4. It’s an opportunity to share your thoughts on the 2023 Farm Bill. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate and U.S. House Committee on Agriculture member Rep. Barry Moore. ADAI encourages attendees to bring a hard …
Senate Passes Resolution Overturning Biden Administration’s WOTUS Rule
The U.S. Senate passed the Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval that overturns the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule by a 53-43 vote. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.VA.), ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, introduced the resolution in February. The administration introduced a new rule in December 2022 that repealed the Navigable …
Senate Passes Congressional Review of WOTUS, Biden Expected to Veto
The U.S. Senate passed the Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval to overturn the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States Rule. It passed by a 53-43 vote with four Democrats and one independent joining all the voting Republicans to pass the act. They include Democrats Joe Manchin of West Virginia, Jon Tester of Montana, Catherine Cortez Masto and …
Farm Bill Listening Sessions Planned
Congressman Barry Moore is hosting several Farm Bill Listening Sessions for Alabamians to attend regarding the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization. The Alabama Peanut Producers Association says attendees are encouraged to bring a hard copy of their questions, comments, or concerns along with their contact information so Congressman Moore and his staff have an opportunity to follow up with attendees after …