With a multitude of uncertainty facing farmers, Curt Uebele, roundup marketing manager for Monsanto Crop Protection, says that Roundup Rewards was developed to help farmers when issues arise.
UF Receives Funding from the Specialty Crop Research Initiative
WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that USDA has awarded more than $46 million through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) to solve critical specialty crop agriculture issues, address priorities and solve problems through multifunctional research and extension.
Plenty of Sugar Available for the Holiday Season
There were some rumblings a while back regarding a sugar shortage, but Luther Markwart with the American Sugar Alliance, says that it is simply not the case as there is plenty of sugar available for consumers this holiday season.
ACA Listening to the Consumer
Alabama Cattlemen Association’s Ed Whatley said this year’s Consumer Beef Index is really helpful to them as it’s important to listen to what the consumer has to say about beef.
FL Cattlewomen Working with Checkoff Dollars
President of the Florida Cattlewomen’s Association, Lindsey John of Bradenton, said they really appreciate the support of the Florida Beef Council in helping them with programs they have set for the upcoming year.
GA Stretching Beef Checkoff Dollars
Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes wants producers across the state to know they work hard to make each dollar stretch.
Expanding Beef Operations in Russia
A spokesman for JBS S.A. has announced the company plans to open a hamburger plant in Russia next month.
Farm City Week is a Great Opportunity to Communicate with Consumers
National Farm-City Week, celebrated annually on the week leading to and ending on Thanksgiving Day, kicks off today as Kathy Richardson, public relations program manager for Florida Farm Bureau, says that the goal of the event is to make consumers aware of the importance of farming to Florida’s economy.
W.T.O. Mission
Today Everett Griner talks on the complications of international trade.
Senate Health Committee Passes Food Safety Legislation
The Senate Health Committee has unanimously approved the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act and Senator Saxby Chambliss says the legislation affords regulators the authority they need to better identify vulnerabilities in our food supply.