In our weekly recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we talk about the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the Highway Bill, have a story about how South Carolina peanut farmers are faring after the recent heavy rains, food borne illness and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …
Alternative Bedding for Poultry Houses
The steady rise in Georgia poultry house numbers has led to a shortage in available bedding materials, particularly pine shavings. That’s why University of Georgia poultry scientist Claudia Dunkley recommends that growers use giant miscanthus grass as an alternative bedding in their poultry houses. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle …
Expert Calls for More “Robust” Animal ID and Traceback System
An animal disease expert says the U.S. needs a better livestock identification and tracking system. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …
U.S. Pork Exports Improve while Beef Exports Struggle
U.S. pork exports showed modest improvement in September while beef exports endured the most difficult month in some time. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …
Georgia Senators Isakson, Perdue Fight Harmful EPA Power Grab
From the Georgia Peanut Commission: WASHINGTON (Nov. 4, 2015) – U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and David Perdue, R-Ga., today voted to disapprove and overturn the President Obama’s onerous “Waters of the United States” regulation, calling the rule a massive federal land grab by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will expose farmers, ranchers, home owners, and businesses to significant …
Trans-Pacific Partnership Text Now Public
Farm groups are reviewing and responding to the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership that was made available late this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …
Hand Washing
It’s the time of year for visiting pumpkin patches, fairs, and Christmas tree farms. Many of these places have livestock and petting zoos, as well as sell food products, which can be a dangerous combination if proper hand washing isn’t included. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Release of Text for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2015 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement regarding the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. “The release of the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership is an important step forward in the process to make this landmark agreement for U.S. agriculture a reality. The text confirms that this …
Georgia General Assembly Members Questioning GATE
Recent discussions concerning GATE, the Georgia Agriculture Tax Exemption, have been taking place. Bryan Tolar, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …
Understanding Importance of Agriculture in Alabama
David Sessions, who serves on the Alabama House of Representatives from District 105, is also the chairman of the House Agriculture and Forestry Committee. And he knows fewer and fewer folks across the nation are involved in agriculture. Download Audio