WASHINGTON (Friday, June 17, 2011/National FFA Organization) – FFA members from across the nation are attending the 2011 Washington Leadership Conference in the nation’s capital. The conference is an activity of the National FFA Organization and sponsored by Monsanto as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …
Livestock Groups Pleased GIPSA Rule is on Hold
Livestock and poultry organizations were pleased that House lawmakers approved an agriculture funding bill that prevents USDA from finalizing its proposed GIPSA rule, as NCBA Immediate Past President Steve Foglesong said this issue was the priority coming out of their annual meeting in February. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …
NWF Tells Congress to Stop Playing with America’s Food and Energy Security
National Wildlife Federation Tells Congress to Stop Playing with America’s Food and Energy Security Washington, DC (June 16, 2011) – Today, the House voted to slash over $1 billion in conservation and renewable energy funding for programs that help farmers, ranchers, ranchers, and foresters across the country to protect soil, conserve water, enhance wildlife habitat, and help America meet its …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
WASHINGTON, June 16, 2011 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued the following statement on votes to undermine America’s renewable energy industry: Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
NCGA Disappointed Politics Trumped Policy on Ethanol Vote
WASHINGTON (June 16, 2011) — The National Corn Growers Association expressed severe disappointment today that the Senate allowed petty politics to trump prudent policy in the fight for the future of the ethanol industry. The passage of Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s amendment to immediately repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit represents a tax increase on fuel that will kill jobs …
NCBA: Senate Votes to End Taxpayer Support of Corn-Based Ethanol
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
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 ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida …
GA Ambassador Promoting June Beef Month
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 ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts …
Spending Measure Puts ‘GIPSA Rule’ on Hold
WASHINGTON (June 16, 2011) – Livestock and poultry organizations today praised House lawmakers for approving an agriculture funding bill that prevents the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from finalizing its proposed regulation on livestock and poultry marketing contracts. The House voted 217-203 to pass legislation that funds USDA, the Food and Drug Administration and related agencies for fiscal 2012, which …
FGLC to Meet Next Week
The Florida Grazing Land Coalition will meet during the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention next Tuesday, June 21 as their chairman, Buzz Eaves, hopes producers will not only attend this meeting but also become more involved in FGLC. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida …