Supporters have turned out in force for the additional three EPA water hearings on the proposed nutrient standards for the state’s waterways. But it is not too late to be heard as the agency is also taking written comments through April 28. Visit the EPA’s Water Quality Standards website for instructions on how to submit your comments. Download Audio
USDA Extends ELAP Sign-Up
USDA announced today it will accept applications for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program for losses that took place in calendar years 2008 and 2009. Download Audio For more information or to apply for ELAP visit your FSA county office or fsa.usda.gov
Supporting Permanent Estate Tax
There is a coalition of national organizations representing family farmers and ranchers which have come together to support permanent estate tax reform. Download Audio
New Climate Change Bill Expected in Senate Soon
Bipartisan climate change legislation is expected to be introduced in the Senate next week – on or around Earth Day. But American Farm Bureau’s Rick Krause says passage is still viewed as an uphill battle. Download Audio
AL Legislative Session Winding Down
The Alabama legislative session is set to wrap up next week, as Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has an update on what bills those in agriculture are still working on. Download Audio
FL Cattlewomen Promoting Beef
Jan Dillard, President of the Florida Cattlewomen’s Association, said they work hard at promoting beef across the state in many different ways. Download Audio
GA Beef to be at Cooking Show
The Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes talks about their involvement in this year’s Metropolitan Cooking and Entertainment Show in Atlanta. Download Audio
Changing Menu
This recession has cut into meat sales. How much? Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio
Trucking Bill Could Have a Positive Economic Impact
As Florida’s legislators work on their seventh week of the 2010 session, Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks says one bill of particular interest for specialty crop growers deals with trucking. Download Audio
2012 Farm Bill Getting a Jump Start
With some of the major provisions of the last farm bill just now being implemented here in the last few months, some may think it to be a bit premature to already be starting the 2012 Farm Bill Hearings. But American Farm Bureau farm policy specialist, Tara Smith, says due to the multitude of challenges the bill is likely to …