House Fails to Pass True Estate Tax Reform

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

Earlier today, the House passed H.R. 4154 by Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) to permanently extend the estate tax at 2009 levels, without indexing for inflation. H.R. 4154 passed under a closed rule by a vote of 225-200, with all Republicans and 27 Democrats voting against the bill. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is extremely disappointed that Congress has ignored …

2010 Food Trends

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Vegetables

The National Restaurant Association’s annual survey of more than 1,800 professional chefs reveals that local sourcing of ingredients, sustainability and nutrition will be the hottest trends on restaurant menus in 2010. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL Forage Conference Next Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Eddie Jolley, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, wants to remind livestock producers about the 2009 Alabama Forage Conference coming up next Thursday, December 10th at the University of West Alabama in Livingston. To learn more about the 2009 Alabama Forage Conference log on to al.nrcs.usda.gov or alabamaforages.com Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

FL Producers Reminded of GLCI Event

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

While Patricia Pfiel, who serves on both the Florida Grazing Lands Coalition Board and National Grazing Lands Coalition Board wants to remind producers about the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative’s 4th national conference in Reno, Nevada December 13-16th, she also encourages more landowners in Florida to become involved with grazing land issues as they work closely with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation …

Research Says Wait to Sell Cows

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

This is typically a tough time of the year to sell cows, and University of Georgia Livestock Economist Dr. Curt Lacy said research done on this subject shows in most cases you are better off waiting to sell them early next spring. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

UF Block and Bridle Roping Team Classic

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Equine, Florida, General, Livestock

The University of Florida’s Block and Bridle Club is hosting the 2009 UF Block and Bridle Team Roping Classic this Sunday, December 6th at the university’s horse teaching unit. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Announces Final Analysis on Climate Change Legislation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

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. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

House to Vote on Estate Tax Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

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. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Brucellosis Found In Idaho Cow

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

Agriculture officials in Idaho have announced brucellosis has been found in a beef cow in the eastern part of their state. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024