NATIONAL FARM-CITY WEEK, 2011 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION With tenacity, resilience, and humility, our farmers and ranchers have helped drive our Nation’s growth for generations. Season after season, their careful stewardship and dedication brings an abundance of wholesome food, plentiful fiber, a stronger economy, and new …
Statement Regarding WTO Ruling on US Country of Origin Labeling
Here is a statement from NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Woodall regarding the WTO ruling on US Country of Origin Labeling: WASHINGTON (Nov. 18, 2011) – The World Trade Organization (WTO) announced today, Nov. 18, 2011, it has ruled in support of complaints by Canada and Mexico that U.S. Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) violates global trade rules and unjustly …
Record High Cattle Prices Doesn’t Mean Great Profits
While we are seeing record high cattle and beef prices, many in the industry are finding that profits are still hard to come by. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
US Congress Places Restrictions on Implementation of GIPSA Rule
WASHINGTON (Nov. 17, 2011) – Congress voted Nov. 17, 2011, on a $19.8 billion 2012 agricultural spending bill that includes language blocking the U.S. Department of Agriculture from implementing controversial reforms to livestock and poultry marketing. The so-called GIPSA rule, proposed last year by the USDA’s Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyard’s Administration, would have wreaked havoc on the U.S. cattle …
Metal Thefts
Everett Griner talks on new laws are introduced laws that will tighten metal theft. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Florida Cattlemen-NCBA Lawsuit against EPA Continues
While the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given preliminary approval to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s new state rules concerning fresh water quality standards, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Ashley Lyon said EPA has yet to actually accept what the Florida DEP will be doing and thus the Florida Cattlemen’s Association-NCBA lawsuit challenging EPA’s determination letter and final rule establishing …
AL NRCS Invites Producers to Goat-Agro-Forestry Workshop
On November 29th an event called Understanding Small Landowners’ Perspectives on Adoption of Goat-Agroforestry Land Management Systems will be held at the Alabama Rural Heritage Center in Thomaston. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service District Conservationist Gregory Dansby said NRCS will be there to help producers better understand some of the USDA opportunities for grazing and land management systems. Download Audio …
Georgia Cattlemen Pleased with FTAs
Executive Vice President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Josh White, talks about how important the recent passage of the free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea are to cattle producers in Georgia. Download Audio
New Farm Bill may be Written Secretly
As work continues on trying to trim the nation’s budget, Tyron Spearman reports today that some are worried the new farm bill could be secretly written through those budget talks. Download Audio
Record Records
We all know that records are set to be broken. 2011 has been a record setting year for agriculture among other things. Everett Griner tells us some of these records. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024