USDA Observes Anniversary to Cut Dairy Farm GHG Emissions

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, General, Livestock

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2010–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today commemorated the one year anniversary of an historic agreement to help U.S. dairy producers cut greenhouse gas emissions. The agreement was signed during climate change talks in Copenhagen, Denmark on December 15, 2009. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

NRCS Conservation Grants Available

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

Gainesville, FL., December 15, 2010—USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White this week announced the availability of conservation grants to support large-scale demonstration projects that will accelerate the adoption of new and innovative approaches to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promote carbon sequestration on America’s private lands. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Sugar Coated

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Sugar

GM sugar beet issue is under review. As a matter of fact, it has been through the court system. Everett Griner tells us what is going on with this issue now. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

“Advocating for Agriculture” Award Winners Announced

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

AG CONNECT Expo 2011 announces the Grand Prize winners of the “Advocating for Agriculture” Awards, which recognize those who support “in a compelling way the work of farmers and ranchers to provide abundant and affordable food and fiber.” Online voting by the Ag community helped select the winners, and more than 12,500 votes were cast for the nine finalists. The …

Food Safety Legislation Impact on Producers Explained

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

There seems to be some confusion regarding the new food safety legislation, therefore American Farm Bureau Federation food safety specialist, Kelli Ludlum, explains what impact it would have on producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL NRCS Hopes Ecological Site Descriptions will Assist Producers

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

We recently reported on a new project to develop uniform ecological site descriptions nationwide. And Chad George, state rangeland management specialist with Florida NRCS, says the undertaking is specifically designed to assist the producer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Sesame Workshop and USDA Hook Up for Healthy Kids

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

USDA has joined Sesame Workshop in their new multimedia launch of, “Food for Thought: Eating Well on a Budget”. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Beef Marketing Plan on Website

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

As we told you recently the Alabama marketing plan for beef checkoff dollars for next year was approved and Alabama Cattlemen’s Association President Mike Dee said it is a challenge each year in deciding where to invest those dollars. Download Audio The 2011 Alabama beef checkoff marketing plan is available on the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

GBB Thanks Producers for a Great Year

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board wants to say thanks to producers across Georgia for their help in making this another great year in promoting beef across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FBC Still Working with Health Professionals

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Florida Beef Council Chairman George Kempfer talks about how they work with health professionals each year to spread the word about beef and how beef stacks up against other protein sources. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024