WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam today urged the Obama Administration to include representation from recreational fishing in discussions about new regulations that could affect access to coastal fishing areas. A letter from Putnam and Congressman Dan Boren (D-Okla.) warns that “restricting access to waters or enacting overly broad regulations that affect recreational fishing could prove counter productive. Such measures could …
USDA to Soon Announce Farm Program Rules
USDA is planning to announce several highly-anticipated rules and regulations before the end of the year.
Intervet Offers New Technology for Scours
Intervet has introduced a new scours product called Guardian which Steve Tegarden, Senior Product Manager, said is so much better than the older products. To learn more log on to guardianvaccine.com
ALFA Concerned about Livestock Producers
For the livestock industry in Alabama it’s been a tough year, and President of the Alabama Farmers Federation Jerry Newby said until it turns around we all need to work together.
Climate Change Effects on Livestock Industry
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says new USDA studies still show major benefits for many farmers as a result of proposed climate change legislation, and he talks about how the livestock industry might be affected by proposed climate change legislation. And the Secretary also elaborates on climate change opportunities for the Ag Sector, something he says he’s looking forward to discussing …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Environmental Awards
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the 2009 Commissioner’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards that were presented during the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting in Daytona Beach on October 30th. Click on Ag Environmental Awards for more information.
School Lunch Report Card
A USDA study has shown that only 20 percent of school lunches meet the USDA standard for total fat.
Giving Thanks
As we all try to recover from that last helping of green bean casserole, the following reports will give a little more insight on the cost of our annual feast and give a few tips on how to enjoy the leftovers.
Groups Ask that NAIS Be Shut Down
In a letter to USDA and Congress, a group of 100 agricultural organizations is urging that the National Animal Identification System be dissolved completely.
CAP and TRADE Bill
Is this change or progress? Everett Griner looks into it and tries to help us answer this.