From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: The Georgia Grown Agriculture Commodity Commission and the Georgia Department of Agriculture are proud to announce the 3rd annual Georgia Grown Symposium. This year’s symposium will be held on April 30th at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia. The focus of this year’s symposium will be “Growing Innovation and Profits.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
February Meat Exports Lower Year-over-Year, but Show Improvement
According to data from USDA that was compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, February exports of U.S. beef and pork bounced back to some degree from the totals posted in January, despite impacts from severe congestion in the West Coast ports. Joe Schuele has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending April 3, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we looked at the Prospective Plantings report released by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, the latest USDA forecast for food prices, and a story concerning the issue with labeling GMO crops. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
A New Forecast for Retail Food Prices
Cathy Isom has the latest USDA forecast for food prices, which includes some good news for pork lovers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
More Woes for Hog Producers
While hog producers seem to be reacting faster and more strongly than expected to the high supply and low price situation, Gary Crawford also reports pork exports could fall this year, adding to the woes for U.S. producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …
Pork Checkoff Launches America’s Pig Farmer of the Year
The National Pork Board’s new America’s Pig Farmer of the Year Award program will honor the U.S. pork producer who best excels at raising pigs using the We Care ethical principles and wants to share how he or she does that to the public. Download Audio To apply or learn more visit www.americaspigfarmer.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
AFIA Concerned With Aspect of FDA Draft Guidance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently released a draft guidance to help animal producers ensure the safety of animal feed that is used on-farm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …
House Ag Subcommittee Holds Hearing on COOL
The House Ag Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a public hearing Wednesday to examine the implications of potential retaliatory measures against the U.S. regarding Country-of-Origin Labeling. The hearing was stacked with witnesses opposed to COOL and members of both parties called for its repeal. Here’s North Carolina Republican and House Livestock Subcommittee Chair David Rouzer. Download Audio Sponsored …
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 …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on National Agriculture Day
WASHINGTON, March 18, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement: “On this National Agriculture Day, we acknowledge the impact of American agriculture on our daily lives and our nation’s economy. We thank the scientists, conservationists, farmers and ranchers dedicated to the work that feeds the nation and helps to keep us safe. Their work touches the …