WASHINGTON, D.C.—August 3, 2012— The following is a statement from National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Gene Schmidt regarding the House passage of a drought assistance bill: “As our nation deals with the worst drought we’ve seen in more than 50 years, it’s critical that producers and landowners have the tools they need to continue caring for the land …
Disaster Assistance Passes House, But Focus Remains on Need for Farm Bill
House Ag leaders reluctantly supported the successful passage of the House Supplemental Agricultural Disaster Assistance bill, all the while reiterating the need for a comprehensive 5-year Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Drought Assistance Available to Alabama Producers
Auburn, Ala., August 3, 2012 – The drought of 2012 has caused serious degradation to many natural resource concerns in Alabama including wildlife cover, livestock forage, wildlife and livestock water and soil quality. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett said “NRCS is committed to helping sustain the success of Alabama’s farmers through these difficult times.” …
Nuts to You
Everett Griner tells us about the growing walnut industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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, 2026
ACE counters calls from Members of Congress to block the RFS
Sioux Falls, SD (August 2, 2012) – The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) strongly disagrees with some Members of Congress who today are calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …
Drought Fuels Feed vs Fuel Debate as 156 in Congress Weigh-In
This week’s debate about what to do with the drought stricken corn crop continues. Animal agriculture interests want EPA to waive the mandate for corn ethanol production, while ethanol interests insist it would only raise fuel prices instead. Here are two news releases that capture each side’s story pretty well, at this moment in time anyway. Stay tuned. Please click …
New Technology Could Help Replace Some Plastics with Wood
Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell says new technologies such as those utilized in a nanocellulose pilot plant may be able to be utilized to further expand new agricultural markets. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Surprising Drought Effects On Food Prices
USDA economist Ricky Volpe says consumers keeping a close eye on food prices, many be surprised in the next few months. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
Alabama Cattlemen Participate in Summer Conference
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Dr. Billy Powell said they had good representation from the state at last week’s Cattle Industry Summer Conference in Denver. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
Over Half of All US Counties Designated as Disaster Areas
The total number of designated disaster counties now sits at 1,584 across 32 states. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …