ACA Concerned with Regulatory Efforts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association continues to watch issues that concern producers in their state, as Dr. Billy Powell talks about how regulatory issues have many across the country concerned right now. Download Audio

Budget Woes will Make 2012 Farm Bill a Challenge

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Concerns regarding how the budget is going to effect the 2010 Farm Bill are already surfacing as there are thirty-seven programs that received mandatory funding during the 2008 farm bill that do not have a budget baseline beyond Fiscal 2012. Download Audio

Producers Need to Comment on GIPSA Proposal

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall said it’s extremely important for producers to get those comments made on GIPSA’s proposed change to the rule on livestock marketing as the deadline to do so is coming up November 22nd. Download Audio For more information on how to submit comments on-line go to: http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#submitComment?R=0900006480b7496d

Still Working on Death Tax

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Georgia, Livestock

Recently 50 organizations sent a letter to the House and Senate regarding the failure of Congress to take action on the estate tax prior to adjourning for the November elections. Download Audio