WASHINGTON (June 16, 2011) – Livestock and poultry organizations today praised House lawmakers for approving an agriculture funding bill that prevents the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from finalizing its proposed regulation on livestock and poultry marketing contracts. The House voted 217-203 to pass legislation that funds USDA, the Food and Drug Administration and related agencies for fiscal 2012, which …
FGLC to Meet Next Week
The Florida Grazing Land Coalition will meet during the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention next Tuesday, June 21 as their chairman, Buzz Eaves, hopes producers will not only attend this meeting but also become more involved in FGLC. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FBC Providing Information on MBA Program
And while at the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention next week in Marco Island, Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes hopes you’ll learn more about the Masters of Beef Advocacy program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Milk Production Up, Prices Strong
USDA’s Dairy Outlook for June is showing increased production while a robust demand is expected to keep prices strong. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
No Relief in Sight for Early Drought
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says one of the main concerns regarding the current drought is how early it is occurring in the season and how it is affecting the crop conditions and pasture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Beef Checkoff Important for the Industry
In this week’s “Get to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by the beef checkoff, Marcia Callaway from Hogansville, Georgia believes in the checkoff and what it does not only for their operation but for the industry as a whole. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …
Need for More Large Animal Veterinarians
As those in livestock production know, there is a need for more large animal veterinarians, and thus there is now a bill in the U.S. Senate which addresses that very issue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
The Facts Behind the Higher Retail Food Prices
This quarters Marketbasket survey from The American Farm Bureau Federation reveals what most consumers already know, that retail food prices at the supermarket have significantly increased during the second quarter of 2011. The following reports give more insights on what is behind the price increase and what is expected to come next. Download Audio Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …
EPA Responds to DEP Numeric Nutrient Criteria Petition
Florida Farm Bureau’s Staci Braswell says the Environmental Protection Agency has issued a non-committal response to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection petition regarding Numeric Nutrient Criteria. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
ACA Pleased with Garrett Coliseum Agreement
We told you a couple of weeks ago that efforts were underway to reach some sort of an agreement to keep Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery functional, and Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said bills were passed during the recent Alabama legisaltive session to keep the coliseum a vibrant entity. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …