From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2014 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman announced that the United States and Brazil have reached agreement to settle the longstanding Cotton dispute in the World Trade Organization (WTO). Under the terms of the agreement, Brazil will terminate the Cotton case, giving up its rights …
NCC Commends Resolution of Brazil WTO Dispute
From the National Cotton Council: MEMPHIS — The National Cotton Council appreciates the U.S. government’s successful efforts to conclude the U.S.-Brazil trade dispute in the World Trade Organization through negotiation, thereby avoiding retaliation. NCC Chairman Wally Darneille reiterated that the U.S. cotton industry has undertaken extensive efforts to
USDA Threatens Domestic Food Supply with Proposed Rule
From the office of Congressman Ted S. Yoho: Washington, DC¬– Congressman Ted S. Yoho (R-FL), along with others, sent a letter recently to Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Administrator Kevin Shea. The letter is asking the agency to halt the implementation of the their proposed rule from December 2013 – allowing for the importation of fresh and …
Alabama Celebrating 50th October Beef Month
October marks the 50th anniversary of one of the longest running beef promotion programs in the country, October Beef Month in Alabama. And the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley says they are celebrating with 50 years of flavor. Download Audio
Rogers named interim head of UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University Florida today named Michael Rogers interim director of the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. The CREC is part of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Rogers has a doctorate in entomology from the University of Kentucky and specializes in citrus integrated pest management. His research has …
New Look and Feel for MyBeefCheckoff.com
From the Beef Checkoff: The beef checkoff launched a totally redesigned MyBeefCheckoff.com on Sept. 28, providing checkoff payers, leaders, staff and media with an easy-to-navigate selection of checkoff resources and information to highlight checkoff programs and results.
USDA Awards Over $52 Million in Grants to Grow Organic and Local Food Economies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the awarding of over $52 million in support of the growing organic industry and local and regional food systems through five U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant programs. And some of those dollars will be coming to the Southeast as grants were awarded in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
Florida Longleaf Pine Restoration Tour October 8
Florida landowners have a chance to tour a restored longleaf pine forest, see how it is managed for wildlife habitat and learn about financial incentives to private landowners during a tour that will take place next week. Download Audio
Alabama Forestry Field Days Improve Land Management
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, the Alabama Natural Resources Council, Alabama State Tree Farm Committee, and other conservation partners are sponsoring three regional field days to promote forest stewardship. Download Audio
New Farm Bill Provision for Peanut Producers
Last week USDA announced a new peanut revenue policy, and Tyron Spearman has more details about the program. Download Audio