National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Immediate Past President Steve Foglesong testified this week about the issue of farm dust in support of the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011. He said ranchers are pleased EPA has decided not to propose to lower the standard for coarse particulate matter this year but the issue is far from resolved. Download Audio Sponsored …
Give & Take
U.S. – China trade is still growing. Who is benefiting? Everett Griner checks this out and tells us some good news. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
AL NRCS Encouraging Producers to Develop Relationships with Local Offices
Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service Agronomist Eric Schwab, wants to encourage producers interested in conservation to develop a relationship with their local NRCS office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
2012 Farm Bill Could be Written as Part of Super Committee Process
There is a chance that the writing of the 2012 Farm Bill will actually come early due to the budget situation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Vilsack Believes Conservation Efforts Can Survive Tough Economic Times
Some are concerned about how conservation programs will fare in the 2012 Farm Bill, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says even in this fiscal climate he believes the commitment to such programs in agriculture is important. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
More Placements in Feedlots than Expected
September placement numbers in the latest cattle on feed report actually turned out slightly higher than many had predicted as a USDA livestock analyst explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Florida’s Proposed Clean Water Rules Draw Concern
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, October 26, 2011……The state’s most recent attempt at developing standards for water quality in lakes, rivers and estuaries is under attack from critics who say the draft rules are too weak and won’t satisfy the Federal Clean Water Act. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
The Important Role of FFA Members in the Future of Agriculture
USDA is focused on developing new generations of beginning farmers and ranchers and as part of that effort Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently spoke with students at the National FFA Convention. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Beef Checkoff Putting a Face on the Producer
In our “Getting to know your beef checkoff” series, brought to you by the beef checkoff, Donna Jo Curtis from Athens, Alabama said she definitely believes in the many facets of the beef checkoff. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …
NCBA Stays Firm on Farm Dust
WASHINGTON (Oct. 25, 2011) – Although rumors are circulating that refer to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) attempt to regulate farm dust as a myth, a hearing hosted by Chairman Ed Whitfield (R-KY) of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power cleared up what many call profound misconceptions. Testifying on behalf of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association was Steve Foglesong, …