Florida Farm Bureau is urging producers to attend meetings scheduled around the state in March put together by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Final COOL Rule Starts March 16th
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is pleased with the announcement that the final rule for Country of Origin Labeling will go into effect March 16th. To learn more about the new COOL rule, click Here
Tracy Magness wins her third $25,000 HITS Grand Prix
Tracy Magness rode Mr. and Mrs. John Bartko’s Tarco Van Ter Moude to her third Grand Prix victory of the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit, taking the blue in the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix on Thursday at HITS Post Time Farm, in Ocala, Florida.
Future Farmstead Project
The 2008 Farm Bill will bring several new programs to the table and Bob Redding, Washington Representative for the University of Georgia’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, explains one of those that is specific to the state of Georgia.
Hazmat Seminar Reaches Across State Borders
Congressman Alan Boyd held a Hazmat Seminar regarding the interpretation and enforcement of hazardous materials regulations across state lines and says that the different interpretations of the rules by states has become an issue for the farmer.
Opportunities for Cattle Producers
Despite the tough times many are facing right now, CattleFax CEO Randy Blach said for cattle producers, there will be some opportunities out there.
Agriculture is the Economic Engine in Florida
The recent 2007 Agriculture Census shows that Florida Agriculture is up to $7.785 billion in economic worth to the state and Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson gives us the numbers to back it up. For more information on the ag census in Florida visit their website. USDA NASS
Alabama Agriculture Shows Impressive Increase
With the recent announcement of the 2007 Agriculture Census, Alabama was one of 39 states that showed an increase in farm numbers and Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks says that even though the numbers are encouraging the work is far from done. For more information on the ag census in Alabama visit their website. USDA NASS
FL Proposal to Cut Livestock News Service
Both the Florida House and Senate Ag Committees have been meeting this week to look over what they will be discussing as one major issue is of course budget cuts. The House Agricultural and Natural Resources Appropriations Committee heard presentations this week, one of those from Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson, who has proposed cutting the state’s livestock reporting service. Southeast …
2008 Sees Strong Growth for Meat Exports
Results show excellent growth for both U.S. pork and beef exports in 2008, as pork achieved a 17th consecutive record-setting year of increased numbers. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Philip Seng said many factors drove this tremendous surge.