Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on USDA grants to support specialty crops as well as an update on the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today awarded more than $113 million in program grants to support farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops, also known as “specialty crops,” through research, agricultural extension activities, and programs to increase demand and address the needs of America’s specialty crop …
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
From The White House: I’ve spent every day of my presidency fighting to grow our economy and strengthen our middle class. That means making sure our workers have a fair shot to get ahead here at home, and a fair chance to compete around the world. My approach to trade has been guided by a unifying principle: leveling the playing …
NCBA Applauds Conclusion of Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Oct. 5, 2015) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has learned that the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations have successfully concluded today in Atlanta. NCBA President and Chugwater, Wyo., cattleman, Philip Ellis said this agreement will boost U.S. exports and eliminate trade barriers. “While the full details of the partnership will not be released until …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 2
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Stopping the spread of rabies, thirty years of food safety advice, and recognizing outstanding efforts. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.aphis.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.dm.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …
TPP Delay in Atlanta Unacceptable for Beef Producers
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Oct. 2, 2015) – Statement by NCBA President Philip Ellis regarding the ongoing Trans-Pacific Trade negotiations: “The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is greatly disappointed that Trade Ministers of the Trans Pacific Partnership countries have not yet reached an agreement and successfully concluded the negotiations held in Atlanta, Ga. For U.S. beef producers, every …
Judge Rejects Effort to Halt Bear Hunt
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, October 1, 2015………. A Leon County judge said Thursday science used by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is sufficient to justify the state’s first black-bear hunt in more than two decades, although he added the agency could have done a better job in establishing the rules. …
Court Nixes Activists’ Attempt To Get Farm Data
From the National Pork Producers Council: WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 1, 2015 – In a victory for U.S. farmers and ranchers in their ongoing fight to protect private and sensitive personal and financial records, a U.S. District Court judge Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit brought by animal-rights and environmental activists against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over the agency’s withdrawal of a …
Alabama SWCD Providing Technical Assistance
Frank Nalty, chairman of the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee (SWCC), talks about the importance of letting local legislators know what conservation districts do. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Buis Statement on Failed Toomey Amendment to Reform RFS
From Growth Energy: This morning the Senate Banking Committee defeated by an amendment offered by Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) to reform the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). After the amendment failed, Tom Buis, CEO of Growth Energy issued the following statement: “It is no surprise that Senator Toomey’s amendment failed – it never had a chance of passing. Similar to legislation …