The Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind farmers and ranchers interested in organic production about their second batching date for the Organic Initiative coming up March 30, 2012. AL – John Curtis: Download Audio FL – Odessa Armstrong: Download Audio
Ag Groups Say U.S. Agriculture Would be Gravely Harmed by LightSquared’s Plans
March 14, 2012… Washington, D.C… In a filing with the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) International Bureau, the American Soybean Association (ASA) and other organizations representing farmers and agribusinesses in all 50 states today declared that “high-precision GPS technology is vitally important to American agriculture, and would be gravely harmed by LightSquared’s plans.”
ITC Votes To Revoke Orange Juice Anti-Dumping Order
The U.S. International Trade Commission Wednesday struck what Florida Citrus Mutual called “a blow to Florida citrus growers” by voting to revoke the anti-dumping order on certain Brazilian orange juice processors. Click here to see Mutual’s report and reaction. News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035
USDA Announces Assistance to Rural Communities and Residents Affected by Recent Tornadoes
WASHINGTON, March 14, 2012— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced comprehensive outreach efforts are underway to assess damage and assist rural Midwest and Southern communities in the wake of recent deadly storms.
Beef Checkoff is a Sound Investment
In this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by the beef checkoff, we have John Callaway from Hogansville, Georgia who hopes producers realize what the beef checkoff has done and continues to do for the industry. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com.
Two Separate Bioenergy Tax Credit Amendments Fail in Senate
Two separate amendments to extend the biodiesel tax credit for all of 2012 have both failed in the U.S. Senate. Download Audio
GA Growers Encouraged to Attend 2012 Farm Bill Hearings
U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss will hold two Farm Bill forums on Friday, March 16th to discuss the Farm Bill process and to listen to farmers from across the state. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton gives us the details. Download Audio
FL Congressman Hopes to Bring Farmer’s Concerns Back to DC
During U.S. Congressman Allen West’s recent visit with farmers back home in Florida, he noted that he hopes that some of agriculture’s longstanding issues can be solved soon. Download Audio For the complete interview and story click here.
Fix a Leak Week
American households waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water each year due to leaky pipes, toilets, showerheads and other fixtures, but fixing leaks can be easy and inexpensive. Download Audio
Citrus Black Spot May Eventually Threaten All Florida
Citrus black spot, currently confined to Collier and Hendry counties, could eventually become a serious issue in other parts of the state, according to speakers at a black spot workshop in Immokalee. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY!