Livestock Disaster Bill Would be no Quick Fix for Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

The U.S. House passed the livestock disaster bill but one Congressman says producers would not get instant relief from a bill extending the livestock disaster programs, as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NACD Statement on Drought Assistance Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

WASHINGTON, D.C.—August 3, 2012— The following is a statement from National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Gene Schmidt regarding the House passage of a drought assistance bill: “As our nation deals with the worst drought we’ve seen in more than 50 years, it’s critical that producers and landowners have the tools they need to continue caring for the land …

Disaster Assistance Passes House, But Focus Remains on Need for Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Weather

House Ag leaders reluctantly supported the successful passage of the House Supplemental Agricultural Disaster Assistance bill, all the while reiterating the need for a comprehensive 5-year Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Drought Assistance Available to Alabama Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Forestry, Livestock, USDA-NRCS, Weather

Auburn, Ala., August 3, 2012 – The drought of 2012 has caused serious degradation to many natural resource concerns in Alabama including wildlife cover, livestock forage, wildlife and livestock water and soil quality. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett said “NRCS is committed to helping sustain the success of Alabama’s farmers through these difficult times.” …

Citrus Expo Topic: Managing HLB with Horticultural Practices

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

University of Florida researcher Tim Spann, who also serves as Citrus Expo seminar coordinator, previews his Aug. 16 Expo presentation. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

ACE counters calls from Members of Congress to block the RFS

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Sioux Falls, SD (August 2, 2012) – The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) strongly disagrees with some Members of Congress who today are calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Drought Fuels Feed vs Fuel Debate as 156 in Congress Weigh-In

Dan Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

This week’s debate about what to do with the drought stricken corn crop continues. Animal agriculture interests want EPA to waive the mandate for corn ethanol production, while ethanol interests insist it would only raise fuel prices instead. Here are two news releases that capture each side’s story pretty well, at this moment in time anyway. Stay tuned. Please click …

New Technology Could Help Replace Some Plastics with Wood

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell says new technologies such as those utilized in a nanocellulose pilot plant may be able to be utilized to further expand new agricultural markets. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024