A bipartisan coalition of members of Congress, led by U.S. Representatives Bob Goodlatte of Virginia and Jim Costa of California, today introduced the Renewable Fuels Standard Flexibility Act of 2011 which Goodlatte said is a common sense solution to make sure that we have enough corn supplies to meet all of our demands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …
NCGA Opposes Legislation to Weaken Renewable Fuels Standard
WASHINGTON (October 5, 2011) — The National Corn Growers Association today urged members of Congress to oppose legislation introduced by Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Jim Costa (D-CA) that would significantly weaken the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Animal Ag Alliance Providing Info about Meatless Monday
The Animal Agriculture Alliance believes the ag community should be aware of the “Meatless Monday” campaign which promotes false claims about the industry with the ultimate goal of eliminating meat consumption. Download Audio These resources are all accessible and available free for downloading and printing, from the Alliance website, http://www.animalagalliance.org/, under the Current Issues tab under Meatless Monday. Sponsored ContentNuseed …
“Live” Citrus Crop Forecast/Webcast Wed. October 12th
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gary Cooper (352) 671-1909 CITRUS CROP FORECAST “LIVE” STATEWIDE BROADCAST/WEBCAST (Southeast AgNet, Ocala, FL, Oct 5, 2011) The annual Citrus Crop Forecast from U. S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) will be broadcast “live” on Southeast AgNet Radio Network for the 16th consecutive year at 8:29 a.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2011. …
Beef Checkoff Works to Educate Producers
In our series, “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, we hear this week from Max Bozeman of Elba, Alabama who knows the checkoff does a lot to educate producers in a variety of ways and hopes cattle producers realize what the checkoff does for them. Download Audio To learn more about your beef …
Battling Broken Bats
Major League Baseball was concerned about a significant increase in injuries from broken bats since 2008 and therefore called in David Kretschmann, with the USDA’s Forest Products Laboratory to find the cause. The following two reports have the details. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …
Peanuts Steadily Coming In as Posted Price Rises Again
Peanut harvest is well underway across the growing regions as Tyron Spearman looks at how many have come in thus far along with the numbers from this week’s peanut posted price. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
New Report Critical on US Biofuel Effort
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, is critical on a new report that is critical of the nation’s biofuels effort. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FDACS Testifies Before the US Senate Regarding Numeric Nutrient Criteria
Washington, DC – Representing the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS), Rich Budell, Director of the Office of Agricultural Water Policy, testified recently about the devastating impact the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Numeric Nutrient Criteria will have on Florida’s economy before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife. The hearing is …
Gulf Coast Task Force Releases Ecosystem Restoration Strategy
WASHINGTON – The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, chaired by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, today released for public review and feedback its comprehensive preliminary strategy for long term ecosystem restoration. The strategy, which will be presented to President Obama at the end of the public review period, represents an historic opportunity for addressing long-standing issues …