There will soon be a new weapon in the arsenal against foot and mouth disease as Gary Crawford has the details. Download Audio
Judge Upholds Florida DEP Water Quality Rules vs EPA “Criteria”
By MICHAEL PELTIER – THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA – THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 7, 2012……….State environmental regulators acted properly late last year when they enacted water quality standards less rigid than specific federal numeric requirements, an administrative law judge ruled Thursday in a closely watched case. Rejecting arguments from a coalition of environmental groups,
NPB Participates in School Lunch Conference
The National Peanut Board recently took part in a conference to help promote the use of peanuts in school lunch menus, as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio
June is National Home Ownership Month
June is National Home Ownership Month as residents in rural areas are being reminded of opportunities to purchase or refinance homes as Susan Carter has the details. Download Audio
Tall Timber
Everett Griner explains how the housing market has impacted tree farming. Download Audio
Alabama & Florida NRCS Reminder of Nearing Deadline
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama and Florida wants to remind landowners that signup for the National Water Quality Initiative ends on June 15th. AL Report: Download Audio FL Report: Download Audio
FGLC to Meet During FCA Convention
Florida Grazing Lands Coalition Chairperson Buzz Eaves wants to remind cattle producers and land owners that they will hold a meeting at the Marco Island Marriott Resort on June 19th during the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention. Download Audio For more about the Florida Grazing Lands Coalition: http://www.ces.fau.edu/fglc/
U.S. Senate Votes to Proceed to 2012 Farm Bill
Senate Ag Committee News Release Says Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act Cuts Subsidies, Reduces Deficit, Creates Jobs… Washington, DC (Senate Agriculture Committee) – The U.S. Senate cleared a procedural hurdle today and voted to proceed to consideration of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 (the Farm Bill), with strong
Senate Moving Forward with Farm Bill
Just two days after the 2012 Farm Bill was brought to the Senate floor, a vote this morning of 90 to 8 moves the bill forward. Download Audio And here is a White House statement concerning today’s Senate vote:
NCGA Cheers Strong Majority Vote to Advance Farm Bill in Senate
WASHINGTON (June 7, 2012) — National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to the Senate voting in favor 90-8 to advance the 2012 Farm Bill to the Senate Floor: