Ag in Review for the Week of August 23, 2010

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A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role …

AL NRCS Announces Nutrient Management & Ag Energy Initiative

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AUBURN, Ala. August 27, 2010 – USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett today announced an initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) designed to help agricultural producers develop Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP) under the “Conservation Activity Plan” or CAP category. In addition, NRCS will be taking applications for the development of Agricultural Energy Management …

Ag Trade a Top Priority for Administration

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As trade continues to be a top concern for producers, Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, Michael Scuse, says it’s a top priority on their list as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, …

Farm Bill

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Everett Griner asked-2012 Farm Bill by 2013….Maybe? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Pickup Trucks

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This farm utility vehicle has evolved. It’s not just for farming anymore. Everett Griner tells us how hard it is for a producer to find one for the farm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …

New Egg Inspection Rules

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The recent egg recall comes at a time when new federal safety rules have been put into place, aimed at preventing the type of salmonella outbreak in poultry and eggs that federal authorities are now investigating. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of …

Water

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Growing consumption is a concern and Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Recent Recalls Not a Motivating Factor in Food Safety Legislation

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Eventhough the latest recall does not affect the produce industry directly, it has many wondering if this large recall could be the motivating factor the Senate needs in passing food safety legislation. However, American Farm Bureau Federation Food Safety Policy Specialist, Kelli Ludlum, doesn’t think so. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …

Expert Says Recent Recalls Does Not Mean Food is Less Safe

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Cornell University veterinarian and food science professor, Dr. Martin Wiedmann, says the current outbreak of salmonella infections that has forced a major recall of eggs should not worry consumers about the U.S. food safety system. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida …

APHIS Holds Southeast Traceability Meeting

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At last Friday’s meeting in Atlanta to discuss new framework for animal disease traceability, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Dr. T.J. Myers and Dr. John Wiemers said getting input from producers on this topic is very important. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …