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 Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
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 Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
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 Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
Southeast Crops Seeing Hot Dry Conditions
The hot, dry weather is having a real affect on crops here in the southeast as Tyron Spearman looks at the growing conditions for row-crops across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
No Relief in Sight for Early Drought
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says one of the main concerns regarding the current drought is how early it is occurring in the season and how it is affecting the crop conditions and pasture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
Ethanol Tax Credit Safe for Now
Former Ag Chair and Ranking Republican Saxby Chambliss voted with the majority of Senators to continue the 45 cent ethanol tax credit. However, he says he will not support another extension of the credit. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
Beef Checkoff Important for the Industry
In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Marcia Callaway from Hogansville, Georgia believes in the checkoff and what it does not only for their operation but for the industry as a whole. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …