A panel discussion was held during a breakfast last week by the National Wheat Foundation and National Association of Wheat Growers for Ag Day in Washington D.C. According to a story from AgWired, topics such as biotechnology, sustainability, and research were discussed. One of the participants was Matt Erickson, chief economist for the Senate Agriculture Committee, who talked about Big …
Many Factors Affecting Dairy Industry
During a recent tour held in South Florida, Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper caught up with Wisconsin farm broadcaster Bob Bosold and they talked about the dairy industry and agriculture as a whole. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention is Next Week
Cattle producers from across Georgia will be in Perry next week for the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show. Will Bentley, GCA Executive Vice President, says it will be held once again this year in conjunction with the Beef Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
NPPC On COOL Law: U.S. Must Avoid Retaliation
From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., March 25, 2015 – In congressional testimony today, the National Pork Producers Council said the United States must address its mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) law to avoid trade retaliation from Canada and Mexico. The World Trade Organization (WTO) last fall ruled that the U.S. meat labeling law violates U.S. international trade obligations …
Florida Senators Push for More Money for Land Buying
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 25, 2015………. Several senators want their chamber to float more than a proposed $2 million for land purchases in the Florida Forever program, after voters last year overwhelmingly backed an increase in money for conservation efforts. But for now, those lawmakers will wait to see if the …
New Option for Vaccinating against Pneumonia Caused by M. haemolytica
From Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.: ST. JOSEPH, Mo., (Mar. 25, 2015) — Pneumonia has always been a concern for dairy producers and Mannheimia haemolytica (M. haemolytica, formerly called Pasteurella haemolytica) is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia in cattle.1 Exposure to respiratory viruses, coupled with reduced immunity caused by overcrowding, new herd additions, transportation, ventilation insufficiencies and sudden weather …
Comments Needed for 2015 Dietary Guidelines
We told you yesterday that the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association was one of well over 70 groups represented at a public meeting to make comments on the Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs Kristina Butts explains where things stand in this overall process. Download Audio To make comments click here. Sponsored …
Florida Senate Adopts Parts of House Water Policy
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 24, 2015………. The House’s business-friendly approach to protecting Lake Okeechobee has been added to the Senate’s plan for new water policies for the state. The Senate Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved changes to its Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Peanut Referendum; Water Survey Results
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on the Georgia Peanut Commission referendum and results from a University of Florida water issues survey. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Commissioner Putnam Welcomes RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo to Florida
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam welcomes the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo back to Florida this week. The rodeo finals open Wednesday at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Fla. “Florida is proud to be the new home of the National Circuit Finals Rodeo, one of the …