Rooney Introduces HERD Act, Lower Costs for Livestock Producers

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Congressman Tom Rooney of Florida has introduced the Highway Exceptions for Ranchers’ Deliveries, or HERD Act, which is legislation to help lower transport costs for Florida livestock producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New USDA Fact Sheets Illustrate State-by-State Benefits of Trans-Pacific Partnership

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From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a series of fact sheets illustrating how the newly reached Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement can boost the U.S. agriculture industry, supporting more American jobs and driving the nation’s rural economy. Created by the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), the fact sheets …

Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

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From The White House: I’ve spent every day of my presidency fighting to grow our economy and strengthen our middle class. That means making sure our workers have a fair shot to get ahead here at home, and a fair chance to compete around the world. My approach to trade has been guided by a unifying principle: leveling the playing …

Court Nixes Activists’ Attempt to Get Farm Data

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats

In a victory for U.S. farmers and ranchers in their ongoing fight to protect private and sensitive personal and financial records, a U.S. District Court judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by animal-rights and environmental activists against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Antibiotic Use in Livestock Industry Coming Down

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The livestock industry and the marketers of animal antibiotics seem to be cooperating with FDA guidance designed to reduce the routine use of antibiotics. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Southeast AgNet This Week: New Insurance Coverage; Dairy Signup Deadline Nearing

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Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes coverage information on Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Insurance, as well as a deadline reminder for the Margin Protection Program available to dairy producers. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

USDA Expands Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Coverage

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Crop insurance designed to protect farmers and ranchers from forage loss due to lack of rainfall now has expanded to cover all of the lower 48 states. The Risk Management Agency’s Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Program, otherwise known as PRF, is designed to provide insurance coverage on your pasture, rangeland, or forage acres. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …

Southeast AgNet This Week: WOTUS Rule Starts; Flexibility for Growers

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Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes an update on the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule implemented in some states as well as information on Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Insurance. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …