Many in the livestock industry are pleased the President sent legislation to Capitol Hill to ratify three bilateral free-trade agreements between the U.S. Korea, Colombia and Panama, as Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is hoping for fast consideration. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Renewable Fuels Standard Flexibility Act Introduced
A bipartisan coalition of members of Congress, led by U.S. Representatives Bob Goodlatte of Virginia and Jim Costa of California, today introduced the Renewable Fuels Standard Flexibility Act of 2011 which Goodlatte said is a common sense solution to make sure that we have enough corn supplies to meet all of our demands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
NCGA Opposes Legislation to Weaken Renewable Fuels Standard
WASHINGTON (October 5, 2011) — The National Corn Growers Association today urged members of Congress to oppose legislation introduced by Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) and Jim Costa (D-CA) that would significantly weaken the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Animal Ag Alliance Providing Info about Meatless Monday
The Animal Agriculture Alliance believes the ag community should be aware of the “Meatless Monday” campaign which promotes false claims about the industry with the ultimate goal of eliminating meat consumption. Download Audio These resources are all accessible and available free for downloading and printing, from the Alliance website, http://www.animalagalliance.org/, under the Current Issues tab under Meatless Monday. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Farm Spending
With the budget battle continuing and the economy not looking a lot better, Everett Griner talks about how producers are preparing for new cuts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Submission of Korea, Colombia and Panama Trade Agreements
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2011–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the submission of the Korea, Colombia and Panama trade agreements and the benefits to the U.S. agricultural economy: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
NCBA Cautiously Optimistic on Movement of Pending Trade Pacts
WASHINGTON (Oct. 3, 2011) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Bill Donald today, Oct. 3, 2011, welcomed news that President Obama sent the three pending Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Colombia, Panama and South Korea to Congress. Donald said the long-awaited agreements moved from the president’s desk to Congress, which he called very encouraging but also cautioned that the …
NPPC Urges Congress To Pass FTAs Now
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 3, 2011 – The National Pork Producers Council praised the Obama administration for sending to Congress today implementing legislation for the free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea, which will be a boon to U.S. pork producers. It asked the Senate and House to approve the deals as soon as possible. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Buy, or Repair
Producers today are taking a second look at big investments. Everett Griner tells us what some are doing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
USMEF Market Programs Help Pork Producers
A recent study shows U.S. pork producers are receiving a positive return on their checkoff investment in international markets through the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …