U.S. Court of Appeals to Hear COOL Case May 19

A lawsuit was filed by meat and livestock groups in the U.S., Canada and Mexico challenging USDA’s rule that requires country of origin labeling for meat products. And the U.S. Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear that case on May 19. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …

TTIP Negotiations Delayed by SPS Issues

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says disagreements regarding sanitary and phytosanitary standards are delaying U.S.-EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations. 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …

House Ag Subcommittee Holds Hearing on State of Livestock Industry

A House Ag Subcommittee hearing was held yesterday concerning the state of livestock industry. Some of the topics discussed included Country of Origin Labeling, Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus and the RFS. 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 19, …

Farmland Now in Theaters; Features Georgia Poultry Farmer

The full-length documentary, Farmland, aims to take an intimate look at the lives of farmers and ranchers in their 20s, all of whom are now responsible for running their farming business. One of those featured in the film is Georgia poultry producer Leighton Cooly. Farmland Film in Theaters: Download Audio Georgia Poultry Farmer Featured in Farmland: Download Audio For viewing …

Old Farmers

Everett Griner looks at the new numbers just released. 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Alabama Department of Ag Assessing Storm Damage

Mother Nature once again brought stormy conditions to many areas in Alabama this week, which ranged from tornado’s to flood conditions. And Dr. Brad Fields with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries gave us a quick update on some of the damage found in the Northern part of the state, especially with the poultry industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …

Tornadoes Destroy Alabama Poultry Houses

The severe weather that has affected much of the Southeast has destroyed 23 poultry complexes in North Alabama. 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …

Beef Checkoff Helping to Educate Producers

In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, did you know the beef checkoff also educates producers? Landon Marks from Cherokee County, Alabama talks about how they are trying to get the message out to producers in his area. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored …

Training Sessions Help Grow Retail Presence of U.S. Pork and Beef in Peru

The U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Technical Services Manager Cheyenne Dixon spent time in Lima, Peru recently conducting training sessions to help grow the retail presence of U.S. pork and beef. Joe Schuele has more on the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

FDA Will Not Force Requirements on Spent Grains for Animal Feed

The Food and Drug Administration announced it will not take actions in its animal feed rule to discourage the use of spent grains. 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 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …