Today starts a three day whirlwind tour by Environmental Protection Agency officials out to hear what Florida stakeholders have to say about new numeric nutrient water standards. These EPA proposals only affect the state of Florida, although opponents say the issue could appear in other states if EPA is successful in singling out Florida this time. Southeast AgNet’s coverage of …
New Watchdog Group to Monitor, Expose “Humane Society of U S”
HumaneWatch.org Scrutinizes Biggest American Animal Rights Group, Separates Fact from Fiction Washington, D.C. (News Release, Center for Consumer Freedom, 2/16/10) – Today the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) is announcing the launch of HumaneWatch.org, a watchdog project dedicated to analyzing the activities of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). HumaneWatch will include a blog written by CCF’s Director …
Milk Goes Green
Dairy efficiency is improving and Everett Griner explains how. Download Audio
New School Menus
It’s just not like it used to be. Today there is healthier, tastier foods being served in our school lunchrooms. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
Welcome 2010
2009 was not a good year for farmers. What will 2010 bring? Everett Griner talks on it today. Download Audio
New Animal ID Approach Addresses Concerns
USDA is changing their direction and approach when it comes creating a system for animal identification and disease trace-back, as their Chief Veterinarian, Dr. John Clifford, says the new approach being taken will address a number of concerns. Download Audio
Who’s Helping?
America still stands alone and Everett Griner tells us how and why. Download Audio
New Framework for Animal Disease Traceability
After receiving thousands of comments, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said it’s apparent that a new strategy for animal disease traceability is needed, and thus he’s decided to revise the prior policy and offer a new approach to animal disease traceability. Download Audio More information on USDA’s new direction on animal traceability and the steps to improve disease prevention and control …
Farm Critics
Farm critics are speaking loudly. Is anyone listening? Everett Griner answers this. Download Audio
Farm Thefts
Everett Griner explains how buyers of stolen property can help. Download Audio