The Highway Bill will expire on Feb. 28, 2010 and Rich Jefferson, senior director of public relations with the Association of Equipment Manufactures, says the issue of highways and infrastructures is one that ultimately has an impact on all producers.
Doha Talks
Today Everett Griner tells us what stronger stand the U.S. is taking.
Weather Disasters
More places, more frequency, more costly. Why? Everett Griner explains.
Rural Development Agency Can Help Producers Add Value to Their Products
For producers who may have an idea for ways to add value to their products, USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development, Dallas Tonsager, says they have grant programs to help get them started.
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Trailwalker Program
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the Florida Division of Forestry’s Trailwalker program, which awards patches to participants who hike trails in Florida State Forests to achieve various levels of accomplishment. More information is available online by clicking on Trailwalker Program.
Estate Taxes
Everett Griner tells us why nothing offered pleases the farmers.
Christmas Trees
Did you know that there are three trees planted for each one cut? Everett Griner tells us this and much more today.
Thanking American Farmers
As we celebrate the Christmas season, Tyron Spearman takes time out to thank farmers across our great nation.
Estate Tax in Question
Many in agriculture are worried what may happen with the estate tax as Tyron Spearman looks at what some in our nation’s capitol are saying about it.
Tough to Agree Upon Climate Change Resolution
American Farm Bureau chief economist, Bob Young, says when you look at the cap and trade proposals in both the U.S. House and Senate, the one thing that is agreed upon is that there will certainly be a major impact on agriculture. However not agreed upon, is whether that change will be good or bad.