In an effort to make more outdoor recreational acreage available to outdoor enthusiast the Farm Service Agency has made some recent announcements concerning two conservation related programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
NCC Applauds Defeat of Amendment to Terminate Key Cotton Provisions
MEMPHIS — The National Cotton Council (NCC) said it was deeply appreciative for efforts by leaders of the House appropriations and agriculture committees to successfully convince the House to reject a series of amendments to the FY12 agriculture appropriations bill (H.R. 2112). Those amendments would have severely compromised the cotton program by amending the 2008 farm law two years before …
NWF Tells Congress to Stop Playing with America’s Food and Energy Security
National Wildlife Federation Tells Congress to Stop Playing with America’s Food and Energy Security Washington, DC (June 16, 2011) – Today, the House voted to slash over $1 billion in conservation and renewable energy funding for programs that help farmers, ranchers, ranchers, and foresters across the country to protect soil, conserve water, enhance wildlife habitat, and help America meet its …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
WASHINGTON, June 16, 2011 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued the following statement on votes to undermine America’s renewable energy industry: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …
NCGA Disappointed Politics Trumped Policy on Ethanol Vote
WASHINGTON (June 16, 2011) — The National Corn Growers Association expressed severe disappointment today that the Senate allowed petty politics to trump prudent policy in the fight for the future of the ethanol industry. The passage of Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s amendment to immediately repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit represents a tax increase on fuel that will kill jobs …
NCBA: Senate Votes to End Taxpayer Support of Corn-Based Ethanol
WASHINGTON (June 16, 2011) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Bill Donald said the U.S. Senate’s vote today on legislation introduced by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) to repeal the 45-cent per gallon Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC) and the 54-cent per gallon tariff on imported ethanol is a giant step toward leveling the playing …
New High for Peanut Posted Price & Peanut Storage and Handling Survives
This week a new high came out for the weekly peanut posted price as Tyron Spearman looks at that and what it means along with information on how a vote in our nation’s capitol has allowed peanut storage and handling funding to survive at least another year. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …
Alabama Promoting Beef for Father’s Day
Following the proclamation by Alabama Governor Robert Bentley that June 19th is officially “Beef for Father’s Day” in Alabama, the men and women of Alabama’s beef industry are encouraging all Alabamians to serve beef for Father’s Day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
Spending Measure Puts ‘GIPSA Rule’ on Hold
WASHINGTON (June 16, 2011) – Livestock and poultry organizations today praised House lawmakers for approving an agriculture funding bill that prevents the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from finalizing its proposed regulation on livestock and poultry marketing contracts. The House voted 217-203 to pass legislation that funds USDA, the Food and Drug Administration and related agencies for fiscal 2012, which …
Progressive Farming
Everett Griner explains the modern magic of farming. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …