NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall said it’s extremely important for producers to get those comments made on GIPSA’s proposed change to the rule on livestock marketing as the deadline to do so is coming up November 22nd. Download Audio For more information on how to submit comments on-line go to: http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#submitComment?R=0900006480b7496d
Smith A Possibility for FL Statewide Dem Post
SMITH PUSHED AS THURMAN REPLACEMENT By JOHN KENNEDY THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Nov. 10, 2010…..Fresh from an unsuccessful turn as Democrat Alex Sink’s running mate, former Sen. Rod Smith said Wednesday he may be willing to assume another against-the-odds task: leadership of the state’s battered Democratic Party. But Smith told the News Service of Florida that …
Turkey Numbers Still Down for 2010 Holiday Season
As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s time to give a little thought about the turkey and it seems that their won’t be as many to choose from this year as there has been in the past. Download Audio
GIPSA Rule’s Costs Substantial, Analysis Finds
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Nov. 10, 2010) – Confirming what food-animal producers have suspected about a proposed federal rule on buying and selling livestock and poultry, a comprehensive economic analysis of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed regulation found it would be bad for farmers and ranchers, bad for consumers and bad for rural America. The study, released today and conducted …
Putnam’s Post-election Comments On Agriculture Issues
Adam Putnam shared his views of issues that are important to Florida agriculture soon after being elected Florida’s next commissioner of agriculture Tuesday night in an interview with Southeast Agnet’s Ernie Neff. Download Audio
Vicious Circle
Everett Griner explains just how the food chain will get tighter. Download Audio
Food Safety
Everett Griner explains how food safety will remain risky. Download Audio
FAITC Encourages the Ag Industry to Purchase Ag Tags
The Ag Tag is the sole source of funding for Florida Ag in the Classroom, a non-profit organization that educates students about the importance of agriculture. But unfortunately, the down economy has taken its toll on revenues and therefore executive director, Lisa Gaskalla, encourages those in the Ag industry to support their efforts by purchasing this specialty plate. Download Audio
S E Climate Consortium wins $4M grant
UF Included in $4M Southeast Climate Consortium Grant GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The multistate Southeast Climate Consortium has been awarded a five-year, $4 million grant that will fund climate research and outreach at the University of Florida and other institutions. The grant is part of a $23.6 million package awarded to six regional centers by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, …
Study Shows GIPSA Will Cost Jobs
A study commissioned by the American Meat Institute indicates that an estimated 104-thousand Americans could lose their jobs if USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s new regulatory proposal is finalized. Download Audio