The Georgia Farm Bureau annual convention wraps up today and Gerald Long, first vice president of the federation and a member on the Georgia Beef Board, says the meeting is an opportunity for all the commodities grown in the state to come together, as he gave an update on the Beef Board and their recent efforts.
State Conservation Committee Works with NRCS to Distribute Funds
The Soil and Water Conservation Committee in Alabama works with NRCS to help get conservation efforts on the ground.
Organic Values Questioned
Organic quality may be over rated and Everett Griner tells us how.
Climate Change Effects on Livestock Industry
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says new USDA studies still show major benefits for many farmers as a result of proposed climate change legislation, and he talks about how the livestock industry might be affected by proposed climate change legislation. And the Secretary also elaborates on climate change opportunities for the Ag Sector, something he says he’s looking forward to discussing …
FFA to be in Tournament of Roses Parade
The FFA will be featured on a float at this years Tournament of Roses Parade saluting that organization’s role in developing careers for youth.
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending December 4th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA:
Looking to the Senate for Estate Tax Reform
Now that the House of Representatives has passed H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009, many in agriculture are now watching to see if the Senate can pass meaningful and permanent relief.
Looking to Change Meat Inspection Rules
Legislation designed to amend USDA meat and poultry inspection rules have been introduced in the U.S. Senate.
House Fails to Pass True Estate Tax Reform
Earlier today, the House passed H.R. 4154 by Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) to permanently extend the estate tax at 2009 levels, without indexing for inflation. H.R. 4154 passed under a closed rule by a vote of 225-200, with all Republicans and 27 Democrats voting against the bill. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is extremely disappointed that Congress has ignored …
2010 Food Trends
The National Restaurant Association’s annual survey of more than 1,800 professional chefs reveals that local sourcing of ingredients, sustainability and nutrition will be the hottest trends on restaurant menus in 2010.