“Fresh From Florida” Chicken Promoted to Floridians

Gary Cooper Florida, General, Poultry

TALLAHASSEE (FL Dept of Agriculture) — The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is teaming up with Pilgrim’s Pride, a North Florida poultry processor, to let Florida consumers know they can choose chicken that is fresh and local, produced right here in the Sunshine State. Shoppers at Sam’s Clubs across Florida can now look for the colorful “Fresh from …

AL Ag Commissioner Candidates Speak on Water Issues

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Crops

With Alabama primaries coming up Tuesday, June 1, 2010, the four Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries candidates recently took part in a forum at the Alabama Agribusiness Council meeting, were they were asked about how they would address water issues in relation to production agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

NCBA Answering Governance Structure Questions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association met with USDA officials this week about the associations proposed new governance structure, and NCBA President Steve Foglesong said the Secretary of Agriculture had a list of questions for them to answer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

House and Senate not Agreeing on Tax Extenders Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, General, Livestock

A Tax Extenders bill is currently moving through the house that includes a one-year retroactive extension of the biodiesel tax incentive and 1.5-billion dollars in crop loss disaster assistance. However, Senate Republicans are preparing an alternative bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

ACA Ready for Summer Grilling Season

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock

While efforts have already begun, the unofficial start to the annual summer grilling season kicks off this weekend for the Memorial Day holiday, and Alabama Cattlemen Association’s Ed Whatley said they are looking forward to it. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Beef Summer Grilling Season Time

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

With the summer grilling season here, the beef checkoff will be promoting key grilling occasions along with various retail promotions throughout the summer. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NCBA Governance Structure Questioned

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association met yesterday afternoon with USDA officials about their proposal for a new governance structure which has some concerned. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024