With climate change legislation still sitting in both the house and senate, Bob Young, chief economist for the American Farm Bureau, says the cap and trade structure could result in tremendous changes to the agricultural landscape.
Dairy Producers Reducing Greenhouse Gas
U.S. dairy producers and USDA have put together a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate projects in order to reach a 25 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2020. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said USDA will enhance marketing efforts of anaerobic digesters to dairy producers.
Estate Tax Exemption in Question
As the first of the year nears, Congress still does not have an agreement on preventing the estate tax from expiring.
Faulty Science of “Predator-Prey” Relationship: Humans and Horses
Colorado Springs, CO (December 14, 2009) — When she realized Mark was being too agressive with her filly, Dale Rose of Brandon, Mississippi got creative. Rose “gave” the teenager an imaginary glove to gentle his touch. “Then,” says the Wind Child Farm owner, “it became beautiful to watch.”
Water Issues Continue to Be a Concern for FL
Water continues to be a issue in Florida, but Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson says that some of the concerns could also have an impact across the nation.
Possible Structure Change for NCBA
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Governance Task Force is proposing a structure change that would help them better address industry challenges…a change that would mean the development of a smaller board of directors.
America Slipping
Global agriculture poses a threat and Everett Griner tells us just what is happening.
ACA Using New Media Opportunities
With the new social media networks becoming more popular, Alabama Cattlemen Association’s Reid Blossom said it’s important for them to use these applications.
FL Beef vs the Competition
Florida Beef Council Board member Randy Bartle says there is a lot of meat competition out there right now and thus it’s important for the beef checkoff to continue it’s efforts in the state.
GBB Pleased with New Media Opportunities
Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes says using the new social media networks is an avenue that continues to grow for them.