Last week we told you the U.S. House of Representatives had joined the U.S. Senate by passing a joint resolution to disapprove the Waters of the United States rule under a Congressional Review Act. The resolution, would nullify the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to redefine “Waters of the United States” …
Southeast AgNet This Week
Southeast AgNet This Week: Cattlemen Visit State Lawmakers; Peanut Farm Show Is Coming Up Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an interview about the Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Legislative Quarterly Meeting, as well as information about the upcoming Georgia Peanut Farm Show. Click here to view this weeks issue. Want more? Click here to subscribe. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
Diversity in Agriculture Roundtable
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden and Congresswoman Gwen Graham Hosted a Diversity in Agriculture Roundtable at Florida A&M University With over 150 people in attendance, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden and Congresswoman Gwen Graham hosted a Diversity in Agriculture Roundtable at Florida A&M University. There were four farmers on the panel that discussed issues and concerns …
Florida Citrus Show
IRCL to Hold Annual Florida Citrus Show The Indian River Citrus League (IRCL) is hosting the annual Florida Citrus Show on January 27-28 at the Havert L. Fenn Center in Fort Pierce. The two-day event will feature educational seminars, certification programs, a trade show and much more. To pre-register Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
Feral Swine Management Funding Available for Alabama Landowners
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants landowners in 18 counties to know they have an opportunity to apply for financial assistance through the Wild Pig Damage Management Program. 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 …
EPA Releases Preliminary Risk Assessment
EPA Releases Preliminary Risk Assessment for Insecticides Potentially Harmful to Bees From the Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a preliminary pollinator risk assessment for the neonicotinoid insecticide, imidacloprid, which shows a threat to some Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …
Georgia Grown Moment
In this week’s Georgia Grown Moment Peach State Pride discusses their business model and why they feel Georgia Grown is the perfect partner. Download Audio You can find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
NRCS Alabama Announces $100,000 Available to Continue Addressing Feral Swine Management
From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama: AUBURN, January 15, 2016 – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Ben Malone announced that producers interested in Alabama’s Wild Pig Damage Management Program should apply by February 19, 2016. NRCS Alabama will be offering financial assistance to eligible landowners through 2016’s funding under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). …
Vilsack Says TPP is Good for American Agriculture
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) held a hearing this week concerning the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement’s Likely Impact on the U.S. Economy and on Specific Industry Sectors. Various folks took part in this hearing, including some from the beef, dairy and poultry sectors. One bit of information given during the testimonies was how tariff rates for the U.S. would come …
Pleased with Passage of Water Policy
The Florida Legislative session just began this past week, but already some important bills have passed, including a statewide water-policy bill. Sam Ard, director of governmental affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, says this bill contains a lot of things that are very beneficial to agriculture in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …