The final analysis on the impact of proposed energy and climate change legislation is completed as Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack gives us an overview of the findings. Secretary Vilsack acknowledges that specialty crops will not see much of a benefit in a carbon sequestration system, but says that they have some preliminary plans to assist growers.
House to Vote on Estate Tax Bill
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Thursday on H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009.
Brucellosis Found In Idaho Cow
Agriculture officials in Idaho have announced brucellosis has been found in a beef cow in the eastern part of their state.
R.E.A. Changed America
Electricity! America’s rural salvation. Everett Griner tells us some other things about it too.
ACA Looking for Producers to Shape the Future
President-elect of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, Mike Dee, dissusses why they are looking for cattle producers to help with their strategic planning process.
GA Promoting Beef Through Pro-Start
We told you last week that the Georgia Beef Board was approved for a grant through the NCBA, which Ashley Hughes said will allow them to expand their efforts with a program called Pro-start.
FL Recruiting for Voluntary Beef Checkoff
Florida Beef Council board member Randy Barthle from Pasco County says checkoff dollars are down and participation by producers in the state’s voluntary beef checkoff is needed.
Land Values
Everett Griner gives us some important questions to ponder today about land’s real value in ownership.
FL 2010 Ranch Calendars Available
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association wants to remind you the 2010 Ranch calendar is out.
FSA Urges Voting in County Committee Elections
Farm Service Agency Administrator Jonathan Coppess is reminding producers to vote in the 2009 county committee elections as the deadline to return the ballots to your local offices is December 7th. More information on county committees can be found on the FSA Web site at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections or at your local USDA Service Center