WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2012 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated 10 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to the combined effects of Tropical Storm Debby, excessive rain and flooding that occurred June 1-29, 2012. The counties are: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Important to Keep Estate Tax Provision in Final Tax Package
One thing the U.S. House of Representatives did before leaving for their August recess was extend the current tax code for another year which includes keeping the estate tax at its current level. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association associate director of legislative affairs, Kent Bacus, said it’s a step in the right direction but encourages producers to get out and talk …
AL NRCS Accepting Applications for Drought Assistance
AL NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis says the Natural Resources Conservation Service is now accepting applications for funding consideration for specific practices that address wildlife habitat and drought resource concerns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop …
No Farm Bill and No Disaster Provisions
Congress has started their August recess and as Tyron Spearman reports they left town without completing the new farm Bill and with no disaster help for those experiencing drought conditions. AL: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …
Ag in Review for the Week of July 30, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly cattle market numbers for Alabama and Georgia for the week ending August 3rd as put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Livestock Disaster Bill Would be no Quick Fix for Producers
The U.S. House passed the livestock disaster bill but one Congressman says producers would not get instant relief from a bill extending the livestock disaster programs, as Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
NACD Statement on Drought Assistance Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C.—August 3, 2012— The following is a statement from National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Gene Schmidt regarding the House passage of a drought assistance bill: “As our nation deals with the worst drought we’ve seen in more than 50 years, it’s critical that producers and landowners have the tools they need to continue caring for the land …
Disaster Assistance Passes House, But Focus Remains on Need for Farm Bill
House Ag leaders reluctantly supported the successful passage of the House Supplemental Agricultural Disaster Assistance bill, all the while reiterating the need for a comprehensive 5-year Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …
Drought Assistance Available to Alabama Producers
Auburn, Ala., August 3, 2012 – The drought of 2012 has caused serious degradation to many natural resource concerns in Alabama including wildlife cover, livestock forage, wildlife and livestock water and soil quality. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett said “NRCS is committed to helping sustain the success of Alabama’s farmers through these difficult times.” …