TIP to Help Retiring Farmers Transition their Land to Beginning Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced the Transition Incentives Program (TIP) – a new program under the Conservation Title of the 2008 Farm Bill – to encourage retired or retiring owners or operators to transition their land to beginning or socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers. Download Audio

FL Concerned about Economic Impact on Tourism & Seafood Industry

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Energy, Florida, General

— Florida reminds residents and visitors that Florida’s coasts are clean and seafood is safe — TALLAHASSEE — State agency leaders are concerned that people across the United States falsely believe the state has been impacted by oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Florida’s beaches and fishing grounds remain open to residents and visitors to enjoy. Currently, there are …

NCBA Concerned with EPA Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

National Cattlemen’s Association Vice President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, said they are really concerned about the possibility of EPA having the right to come on to your land to tell you how to use the bodies of water located there. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.