The American Farm Bureau has renewed its charge that an internal memo on the ‘Waters of the U.S.’ proposed rule is a ‘smoking gun’ against the Environmental Protection Agency. AFB executive director Dale Moore talks about how the Corp claimed in the memo released by a House Committee last week that EPA misinterpreted and misapplied Corps’ data in writing the …
Florida Rancher Attends Young Cattlemen’s Conference
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference has been taking place since 1980. The primary objective is to develop leadership qualities in young cattlemen and expose them to all aspects of the beef industry. Tony St. James reports that one of those who took part in this year’s event was Florida Cattlemen’s Association member Mike Facente from Polk County, …
Pork Continues to be the Fastest-Growing Protein in Foodservice
Pork continues to be the fastest-growing protein source in the foodservice industry since 2011. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Georgia Preparing for Possible Return of Avian Influenza
While the summer heat and sunshine have been a big help with any cases of avian influenza, Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Cobb says the Georgia Department of Agriculture is preparing for a possible return of the disease this fall. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary …
Alabama Preparing for Possibility of Avian Influenza
Associate director of the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association, Ray Hilburn, says while avian influenza has not yet been an issue in Alabama, it is a major concern for many in the poultry industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …
UGA to Honor 2015 inductees into Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame
From the University of Georgia: Athens, Ga. – On Sept. 25, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will induct U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss and pioneering northeast Georgia dairy farmer the late Thomas Breedlove Sr. into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame. The inductions will be held as part of the college’s Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 7, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at how an internal memo from the Army Corps of Engineers is an extremely interesting development, what could be called an early warning system for avian influenza, and about the growing enterprise of oyster farming. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market numbers for the week ending August 7th, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Search Committee Named to Seek Dean of UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
From the University of Georgia: Athens, Ga. – University of Georgia Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Pamela Whitten has appointed a committee to begin a national search to fill the position of dean and director of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Senate Committee Blocks EPA Spraying Requirements
American Farm Bureau Executive Director Dale Moore looks at the issue of EPA pesticide permit requirements for spraying near navigable waters, and the fact the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee this week passed the “Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2015.” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop …