WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2011—The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) renewed their collaborative commitment to enhance habitat for wild turkey and other wildlife with the signing of a cooperative agreement today. Signing the agreement were Bruce Nelson, FSA administrator, and George Thornton, chief executive officer of the NWTF. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly …
Alabama Forestry Field Day at Muleshoe Plantation
The Alabama Forestry Commission, in partnership with other agencies, held a regional Forestry Field Day Thursday at the Muleshoe Plantation located in the southeast corner of Houston County. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
US Consumers Still Love Their Burgers
Consumption of hamburgers in the U.S. is significantly higher than just two years ago with nearly half of consumers saying that they eat a burger at least once a week compared with 38 percent in 2009. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Cotton Showcasing Storm Cotton on the Gridiron
Denim is not the only fabric that has the ability to be treated with the innovative new water repellent finishing technology from Cotton Incorporated. Mark Messura, senior vice president of global supply chain marketing, says the Cotton Board’s research and promotion program will be showcasing their STORM COTTON technology during a partnership with Under Armour this weekend at the Texas …
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 GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …
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 …
Sunbelt Continuing to Lead the Way in Showcasing Innovation
As we continue to count down to the Sunbelt Ag Expo coming up October 18-20, 2011, executive director Chip Blalock says they are very proud to once again offer insight into the latest technology and innovation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Ag in Review for the Week of September 26, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Environmental Benefits of Wood as a Green Building Material
According to a report by the U.S. Forest Service, using wood in building products yields fewer greenhouse gases than using other common materials. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024