We told you last week that there are only a handful of session dates left for the Georgia General Assembly to finalize things for the 2016 session, and as we get close to the end, the budget takes up a lot of those discussions. Georgia Agribusiness Council’s Bryan Tolar says there have been talks concerning budget issues that will affect …
Grain Bin Safety
2016 Agricultural Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Week-Grain Bin Safety Be cautious around grain and grain storage structures on the farm. It takes just seconds for a person to be pulled in and under a flowing mass of grain, leading to suffocation. Unloading grain creates a similar pull to quick sand. It is also advised to properly maintain your storage bins. …
Commodity Classic Rises to Whole New Level
Significant New Records Set in Attendance and Trade Show Size ST. LOUIS (March 9, 2016) – With nearly a quarter more attendees compared to last year, the 2016 Commodity Classic convention and trade show, which took place last week in New Orleans, shattered many previous records for the landmark event. “We had a great show in New Orleans, with terrific …
Commodity Classic is Underway in New Orleans
The 2016 Commodity Classic opened today in New Orleans, as the annual event is where farmers discover what’s new and innovative and of course grower education is a huge part of it. AgNet Media’s Sabrina Hill is there and has this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …
Farmers and Ranchers ‘Thank a Consumer’ at Commodity Classic
From the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance: CHESTERFIELD, Mo., (March 3, 2016) – Henry Ford, Founder of Ford Motor Company, said it best: “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” And the first step to coming together is showing appreciation for your customers. In agriculture, our customers are the people who eat, wear and …
National Corn Growers Association Applauds Senate Ag Committee Action on GMO Labeling
From The National Corn Growers Association: The National Corn Growers Association today thanked members of the Senate Agriculture Committee who voted to stand with farmers and move forward Sen. Pat Roberts’s bill to address the growing threat of a patchwork of state labeling laws and called for the full Senate to Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement …
USDA Conducting Planting Intentions Survey
Jim Ewing, southern regional director for USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), says the service has started its planting intentions survey to see what farmers plan to plant this spring. The March Agricultural Survey will include approximately 84,000 of the nation’s farmers to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …
AFBF President Looks at TPP for Livestock Industry
Last week, the American Farm Bureau Federation released an economic analysis on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TTP), as to what the trade pact will do for net farm income in the United States. It shows TPP will boost annual net farm income by $4.4 billion. AFBF President Zippy Duvall is very encouraged by what the industry is finding in the agreement, …
Ethanol Industry Leaders Gather in Orlando
From Growth Energy: ORLANDO, FL — Today, Growth Energy, the leading trade organization representing ethanol producers and supporters, kicked off its seventh annual Executive Leadership Conference at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. The organization’s leadership opened the conference with addresses to the membership, and the first panel of the day focused on “The E15 Revolution,” where retailers …
Planting Intentions Surveys Starting
Spring planting season is just around the corner and what farmers plan to plant is important information for many. Thus, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will once again be conducting their annual March Agricultural Survey. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical …