The deadline to reauthorize the Child Nutrition Bill is coming up at the end of the fiscal year, September 30, 2010. And Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack says it would not only go a long way in accomplishing the goal of making children healthier, but it is even a matter of national security. Download Audio Download Audio
AL Attends NCBA Legislative Conference
Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said one of the many issues discussed at the 2010 National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Legislative Conference was the estate tax, as many cattle producers are worried about it reverting back to pre-2001 levels. Download Audio
GA Beef Ambassador to Compete In Rapid City
The 2011 National Beef Ambassador Competition is coming up Oct. 1-3 in Rapid City, South Dakota as Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board said they will be represented again this year. Download Audio For more information go to www.nationalbeefambassador.org
FL Hoping to Increase Voluntary Beef Checkoff
Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, George Kempfer, admits it’s been slow getting producers to take part in the state voluntary beef checkoff but wants to remind them that the entire dollar stays in Florida. Download Audio
Federal Issues, Water Farming Among Indian River Citrus Topics
Congressman Tom Rooney and Indian River Citrus League officials briefed League members about federal and local issues important to them during the League’s annual meeting Tuesday in Vero Beach. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
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Everett Griner tells us that home grown now means grown in the USA, not just on your land. Download Audio
FFB Urging Producers to Speak to Lawmakers about the Estate Tax
As the legislative days wind down, Estate Tax is still up in the air and Adam Basford, national affairs coordinator with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says they are trying to continue to put the pressure on lawmakers. Download Audio
AL Crops Continue to Suffer from Limited Rainfall
According to the latest Alabama Crop Progress and Condition Report the crop conditions continue to decline due to limited rainfall. Download Audio
GA Peanut Producers Give Update on 2010 Crop
Georgia peanut producers and Georgia Peanut Commission Board members John Harrell and Joe Boddiford give their perspectives on the 2010 peanut crop so far. Download Audio
Food Industry Groups try to Revive Food Safety Legislation
Several food industry groups will rally this week in Washington, D.C. in an effort to revive the stalled Senate food safety bill. Download Audio