WASHINGTON, March 16, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced implementation of revised and new performance standards aimed at reducing the prevalence of Salmonella and Campylobacter in young chickens and turkeys. The improved standards will become effective in July 2011. With the new standards, FSIS is encouraging establishments slaughtering chicken and …
Land Values
Today Everett Griner looks at a question on a lot of minds. Is there a limit to farm land values? Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers …
Precision Farming is a Win for Both AL Farmers and Environment
Precision farming allows for the use of GPS systems to apply nutrients and pesticides to landscapes, making it economical for farmers and environmentally friendly. Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser says that’s why the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is encouraging producers to sign up for the Precision Farming Incentive. Download Audio The 2011 funding deadline for the Precision Farming …
FL NRCS Says Now is a Good Time to Construct a Conservation Plan
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is currently hard at work implementing programs on operations. And with the next round for the majority of batching dates taking place this fall, Ken Lackmann, area resource conservationist, says now is a good time for producers to come in and visit with their local NRCS office to discuss what programs would work …
Georgia Cotton Women Helping GCC Address Consumer Side
While the Georgia Cotton Commission is busy assisting producers with production issues, the Georgia Cotton Women work to compliment the commission by addressing the consumer side. And Past president, Nancy Coleman says with many consumers now far removed from the farm, they are unaware of all of the products made from cotton. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Peanuts for the Good Life
Peanuts are affordable and tasty, but Ryan Lepicier with the National Peanut Board says many consumers are unaware of their nutritional benefits. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
NPPC Scores CAFO Suit Victory Over EPA
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 15, 2011 – In a unanimous decision issued today, a federal court ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency cannot require livestock operations to obtain Clean Water Act (CWA) permits unless they are discharging manure into a waterway of the United States. The decision is a major victory for pork producers, said the National Pork Producers Council. …
ACA Knows Agriculture is Facing Budget Cuts
Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said with the Alabama Legislative session well underway, it’s obvious that budgets cuts will be felt across the state in all areas including agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
FBC Chairman Promoting Beef Checkoff
Chairman of the Florida Beef Council Roger Butler, a dairy and beef producer from Highlands County, said the beef checkoff is helping to promote the product cattlemen are producing everyday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
GA Beef Producer Says Checkoff is Important
Gerald Long, a cattle producer who serves on the Georgia Beef Board, told me recently that he really believes in promoting their product and thus what the beef checkoff does is important. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …