WASHINGTON (Dec. 15, 2010) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association(NCBA) President Steve Foglesong is relieved the U.S. Senate today voted to extend all expiring tax rates for two years. The Senate-passed bill would reduce the top rate of the estate tax, commonly known as the death tax, to 35 percent; increase the exemption level to $5 million; index exemptions to inflation; …
USDA Observes Anniversary to Cut Dairy Farm GHG Emissions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2010–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today commemorated the one year anniversary of an historic agreement to help U.S. dairy producers cut greenhouse gas emissions. The agreement was signed during climate change talks in Copenhagen, Denmark on December 15, 2009. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …
“Advocating for Agriculture” Award Winners Announced
AG CONNECT Expo 2011 announces the Grand Prize winners of the “Advocating for Agriculture” Awards, which recognize those who support “in a compelling way the work of farmers and ranchers to provide abundant and affordable food and fiber.” Online voting by the Ag community helped select the winners, and more than 12,500 votes were cast for the nine finalists. The …
Food Safety Legislation Impact on Producers Explained
There seems to be some confusion regarding the new food safety legislation, therefore American Farm Bureau Federation food safety specialist, Kelli Ludlum, explains what impact it would have on producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
AL Beef Marketing Plan on Website
As we told you recently the Alabama marketing plan for beef checkoff dollars for next year was approved and Alabama Cattlemen’s Association President Mike Dee said it is a challenge each year in deciding where to invest those dollars. Download Audio The 2011 Alabama beef checkoff marketing plan is available on the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
GBB Thanks Producers for a Great Year
Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board wants to say thanks to producers across Georgia for their help in making this another great year in promoting beef across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FBC Still Working with Health Professionals
Florida Beef Council Chairman George Kempfer talks about how they work with health professionals each year to spread the word about beef and how beef stacks up against other protein sources. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …
Vilsack on the Guaranteed Farm Operating Loan Program
WASHINGTON – Dec. 13, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement reminding participants in USDA’s Guaranteed Farm Operating Loan Program that the suspension of term limits on the program will expire on December 31, 2010, limiting the ability of some borrowers to continue obtaining credit in partnership with FSA: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major …
GCA Pleased with Positives in Cattle Industry
Georgia Cattlemen’s Association’s Josh White looks at all the positive news when to comes to the cattle industry right now when it comes to prices, exports and restaurant traffic. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FCA President Meets with Governor-Elect
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association was one ag group which had a chance recently to meet with Florida’s incoming Governor Rick Scott, and FCA President Jim Strickland said after being in that meeting he feels Scott will be good for the business of Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB …