DOT Exempts Livestock from Hours of Service Requirement

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Equine, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (June 6, 2014) – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation granted a one-year exemption to the Hours-of-Service requirement for the transportation of livestock. The Hours-of-Service rules required all commercial motor vehicle operators, including livestock transporters, to take a 30-minute rest break for every eight hours of service. This is in addition to Sponsored …

USDA Video: This Week @ USDA June 6

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Soluble solutions help reduce copper complications in 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

ADAMA New Release: RALEIGH, N.C (June 4, 2014) – Traditional copper products pose costly headaches and hassles for growers. From coating of plants to equipment stoppage due to clogging, coppers have presented growers with significant challenges which are well-documented by industry experts. Sarah Hornsby, president of Agricultural Crop Consulting, Inc., in Parrish, Fla., says for anyone who has ever used …

AgNet This Week: Ag Appropriations; Crop Insurance Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports regarding the ag appropriations bill, the upcoming crop insurance deadline and much more. To learn more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Farmers Eligible for Gulf of Mexico Initiative

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

NRCS Chief Jason Weller, explains the importance of the Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Download Audio Florida farmers and ranchers in the Escambia River or Middle Suwannee River Area watersheds may be eligible for financial assistance through the initiative. The deadline to apply is July 18, 2014 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Alabama NRCS Accepting Applications for RCPP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

There is a new program available for entities interested in assisting with conservation efforts. Steve Musser, program manager for the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Alabama Hosting National RC&D Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

The 2014 National Conference of the National Association of Resource Conservation and Development is taking place in Mobile, Alabama this week. The event started Sunday and runs through Wednesday at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel. Over 300 folks from across the country are in attendance and they were able to hear from USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason …

USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 30

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Statement on TPP Negotiations

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The National Association of Wheat Growers and U.S. Wheat Associates today join USA Rice Federation, the National Pork Producers Council and the International Dairy Foods Association in the following statment on Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. Minister Amari’s statement in Singapore that none of Japan’s sensitive agricultural items will be fully liberalized may signal the end of hopes for the Trans-Pacific Partnership …

New Era of Conservation with Regional Conservation Partnership Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, USDA-NRCS

The new Regional Conservation Partnership Program will focus on eight critical conservation areas, including the Longleaf Pine Range in the Southeastern U.S. Download Audio USDA is now accepting proposals for the program with pre-proposals due July 14, and full proposals due September 26. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …