OCALA, FL (February 18, 2010)–HITS Post Time Farm wrapped up a strong week of AA-rated show jumping this past Sunday, as the show grounds were buzzing with action for the opening week of the season. The big news for the rated circuit is that HITS Ocala will host a total of 12 qualifiers for the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix …
Flaws Surface in U.N. Climate Report
There are new revelations this week about research flaws by the key UN climate change body. Mistakes that American Farm Bureau’s Rick Kraus says are serious enough that environmentalists could end up focusing more on the old question of proving that climate change is a threat, instead of the new question of how to stop it. Download Audio
Final Rule on Organic Access to Pasture
Details of the final regulation regarding access to pasture for organic livestock operations have been issued, as Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan said the final rule gives consumers confidence there is a consistent pasture standards applicable to all dairy products. Download Audio
Agriculture Responds
Help for Haiti from the farm sector. Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio
AL Cattlewoman in National Role
The new President of the American National Cattlewomen’s Association, Lana Slaten of Cullman, Alabama told me her theme for the upcoming year is bridging the gap. . Download Audio
Novartis Offers Healthy Heifer Program
Scott Morey, Senior Marketing Manager for Novartis Animal Health, wants cattle producers to know about their new healthy heifer program. Download Audio To learn more about this program and how it works, click on to novartislivestock.com
New Watchdog Group to Monitor, Expose “Humane Society of U S”
HumaneWatch.org Scrutinizes Biggest American Animal Rights Group, Separates Fact from Fiction Washington, D.C. (News Release, Center for Consumer Freedom, 2/16/10) – Today the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) is announcing the launch of HumaneWatch.org, a watchdog project dedicated to analyzing the activities of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). HumaneWatch will include a blog written by CCF’s Director …
Kent Farrington Wins the $50,000 EMO Grand Prix
OCALA, FL (February 15, 2010)–Kent Farrington found his valentine in Up Chiqui, as the duo mastered International Course Designer Leopoldo Palacios’ course to win the $50,000 EMO Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, on Sunday at HITS Ocala.
Senate Jobs Bill Would Benefit Agriculture
A 52-billion dollar bipartisan jobs bill has been introduced in the Senate, and includes disaster assistance to farmers as well as funds to assist specialty crop producers. Overview Download Audio Specialty Crops Download Audio
ACA President Looks Forward to Year Ahead
Mike Dee of Aliceville, Alabama took over as the president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association at their annual convention this past weekend, and while he knows it will be filled with various challenges, he does look forward to the year ahead. Download Audio