NCBA Calls Estate Tax Vote Victory for US Cattle Producers

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

WASHINGTON (Dec. 16, 2010) – Despite calls to amend the estate tax language, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of farmers, ranchers and small business owners, according to Illinois cattleman and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Steve Foglesong. He said it was unfortunate to hear some Congressional leaders portray the reformation of the estate tax to a …

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Dan Agri View, Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, General, Georgia

Today Everett Griner tells us about a rare case of bovine triplets. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cold but Not Freezing Temps Now Expected

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says it now looks like the storm brewing in the gulf will not be intense enough to bring cold Canadian air back into Florida, but adds that producers should not get too comfortable as it looks like it is going to be a very long winter. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …

Farm and Ranch Families Work Video Contest

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Farm Bureau members are invited to shoot and share their best home videos of just how challenging, arduous and grungy farm and ranch work can be. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Extends Emergency Order to Assist with Crop Transport

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has requested and received an extension of the Governor’s Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in order to help farmers respond to this week’s cold snap. The extension will continue the temporary suspension of weight restriction for trucks until December 31. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …

Deltapine Introduces New Cotton Varieties

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia

Monsanto recently announced their class of 2011 Deltapine cotton varieties, as Dave Albers said DP 1133 B2RF will be a great fit for growers here in the deep Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Market for U.S. Red Meats is Strong

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Pork

The U.S. Meat Export Federation reports that October was a very strong month for U.S. red meat exports as beef exports achieved their second-highest value of the year while pork export value was third-highest of the year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

China to Again Accept U.S. Beef

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock

It was announced this week that the Chinese have agreed to allow American beef exports back into their country on a staged basis. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Industry eNews: Freeze Damage Report; Boost Yield in HLB Trees

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: SMART Nitrogen Fertilizers-Micronutrients-Phosphites WEATHER WATCH Some Citrus Damage Expected from Freeze Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows and Florida Citrus Commissioner Vic Story say Wednesday morning’s freeze Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …

Citrus Crop Losses To Freeze Will Show In Jan. 12 Forecast

Dan Citrus, Florida

The USDA’s Jan. 12 crop forecast will show how much Florida citrus fruit, if any, was lost to this week’s freeze. Candi Erick, the USDA’s agricultural statistics administrator for Florida, says her agency’s people are collecting information used to make that forecast. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …