Recent Legislative Action Likely to Affect Ag

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The House passed Ag Appropriations bill will cut almost three-billion dollars in USDA and agency spending, and includes several amendments that could have a significant impact on the ag industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Xtreme Cuisine

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This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ “Xtreme Cuisine” program, which teaches school children how to prepare nutritious meals and snacks using fresh Florida fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and lean meats. More information is available online by clicking on Xtreme Cuisine. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or …

NCBA: Senate Votes to End Taxpayer Support of Corn-Based Ethanol

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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 …

Alabama Promoting Beef for Father’s Day

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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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

GA Ambassador Promoting June Beef Month

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Georgia Junior Beef Ambassador, Gibson Priest, is just one of those busy promoting June Beef Month in Georgia working to help consumers understand how it can be a part of a healthy diet. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FBC Providing Information on MBA Program

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And while at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention next week in Marco Island, Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes hopes you’ll learn more about the Masters of Beef Advocacy program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Beef Checkoff Important for the Industry

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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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

The Facts Behind the Higher Retail Food Prices

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This quarters Marketbasket survey from The American Farm Bureau Federation reveals what most consumers already know, that retail food prices at the supermarket have significantly increased during the second quarter of 2011. The following reports give more insights on what is behind the price increase and what is expected to come next. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat …