From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 7, 2015 – In the wake of today’s decision by the World Trade Organization setting the retaliation amount Canada and Mexico can place on American products in response to the U.S. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) law, the National Pork Producers Council renewed its call for Congress to repeal labeling requirements …
Georgia Grown Moment – Destiny Organics
In this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, the spotlight is on Georgia Grown Diamond Member Destiny Organics. Julie McPeake has the details. Download Audio You can find out more about Georgia Grown on Facebook, Twitter and at georgiagrown.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Sixth Circuit to Consider Clean Water Rule Tuesday
The Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals is scheduled to consider the Clean Water rule tomorrow, December 8. The court will hear oral arguments over whether it has the authority to hear a challenge from industry groups and states to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Water Rule, or ‘Waters of the U.S.’ rule, otherwise known as WOTUS. According to the …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending December 04, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information on the enrollment period for the ARC and PLC programs, the upcoming World Trade Organization decision on Country of Origin Labeling, efforts to get younger generations on the farm, satsuma oranges making a comeback and more. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida …
Annie’s Project
Today Cathy Isom fills us in on the new changes on the world wide web for the program designed to empower women in Agriculture. Many farm and ranch women in the United States take part in an educational program called Annie’s Project. Its mission is to empower farm women to be better business partners through networks and by managing and …
Enrollment for Safety Net Programs Starts Monday
The Farm Service Agency has announced the enrollment period for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs opens Monday. 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 …
Florida Judge Tosses Part of ‘Amendment 1’ Spending Challenge
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, December 3, 2015………. A Leon County judge Thursday removed a major part of a lawsuit that contests how lawmakers decided to spend money that voters approved last year for land buying and preservation. However, an attorney for four environmental Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Heifer Gift
Get into the holiday spirit and make gift-giving easy, festive and fun, but also with a focus on helping families improve their lives with livestock and training. Cathy Isom tells us about the gift that not only gives, but can transform a family this holiday season, Heifer International. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
USDA Releases New Report on Climate Change
A new report has warnings about the effects of climate change on world food security. Gary Crawford has the story with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. 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 …
USDA Releases US-1516 Citrus Rootstock
From USDA’s Agricultural Research Service: The Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture hereby releases to nurserymen and growers the US-1516 citrus rootstock. This rootstock selection originated from a 1975 cross of African Pummelo (Citrus grandis) x Flying Dragon Trifoliate Orange (Poncirustrifoliata) made at the USDA Date and Citrus Station at Indio, California by Dr. Herb Barrett of the USDA, …