More Bills See Action in Alabama Legislature

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Another week has wrapped up in the 2016 Alabama legislative session, and a variety of bills saw action this past week. Executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GATE Discussions Continue with Georgia General Assembly

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Discussions concerning GATE, the Georgia Agriculture Tax Exemption, continue in Atlanta. Bryan Tolar, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, says it continues to work on this issue with just two days left in the 2016 session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Designates 2 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

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From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, March 17, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Glascock and Jefferson counties in Georgia as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by excessive rain that occurred from Sept. 15, 2015, through Dec. 22, 2015. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Georgia also qualify …

USDA Designates 11 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

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From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, March 17, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 11 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by excessive rain and flooding that occurred from Jan. 3, 2016, through Jan. 29, 2016. Those counties are: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR …

Celebrating National Agriculture Day 2016

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Tuesday was National Agriculture Day, as National Agriculture Week continues through Saturday, March 19. And according to a story from Rod Bain, the importance of agriculture in our daily lives was the focus of annual National Ag Day events nationwide like those held yesterday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

USDA Announces $260 Million Available for RCPP

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It was announced this week by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that through RCPP, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, they are making available up to $260 million for partner proposals to improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Scott to Veto $256 Million from New Budget

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FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By BRANDON LARRABEE AND JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 15, 2016……….In a surprise move, Gov. Rick Scott announced Tuesday that he would sign the largest budget in state history while using his line-item veto relatively sparingly, defusing a potential showdown with state lawmakers. Scott said he would sign the previously $82.3 billion spending …

Educate Consumers and ‘Show Us Your Ag’

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During National Agriculture Week, which runs through March 19, the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) is inviting farmers, ranchers and all agriculturalists to “Show Us Your Ag.” It’s an effort to highlight how you care for your animals and how you raise your crops, educating today’s consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Students Participating in National Ag Day Activities on the Hill

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As many of you are aware Tuesday, March 15 is National Ag Day 2016, and as a part of this year’s event, the Agricultural Council of America is sponsoring 100 student representatives from across the country to participate in National Ag Day activities on Capitol Hill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement Passage of Land and Water Conservation Bill

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The 2016 Florida Regular Legislative Session ended at 6:45pm Friday after the House and Senate passed an $82.3 billion budget and a flurry of other bills From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding the Florida Legislature’s passage of House Bill 989, a bill …