Many are concerned about the future of farming, just who will take over this huge responsibility? USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden says there is a farm bill program that addresses this issue. Download Audio
Southeastern Sustainable Livestock Conference Coming
The Southeastern Sustainable Livestock Conference will be held April 26th as farmers, slaughter plants, students, extension agents, food systems advocates, and others to learn more about sustainable meat production. Download Audio
Signup for Livestock Producers Begins Tuesday
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds farmers and ranchers they can sign-up for disaster assistance programs, reestablished and strengthened by the 2014 Farm Bill, beginning this Tuesday, April 15th. American Farm Bureau’s Dale Moore says cattle folks have had more than three-years of disasters. Download Audio
Producers Need to be Aware of Some Tax Changes for 2014
With the tax deadline looming, most farmers are still consumed by their 2013 numbers, but there’s already a major change to think about for 2014. Download Audio
Update on Progress of Farm Bill Implementation
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says every USDA agency is working diligently to implement the 2014 Farm Bill’s new provisions quickly and effectively. Download Audio
Agri-Terrorism
Is our food supply fully protected? Everett Griner discusses this today. Download Audio
AFIA Submits Comments on Animal Food Rule
The American Feed Industry Association has submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration on the Food Safety Modernization Act rule regarding animal food. Download Audio
4H
4H is America’s foremost social teacher. Everett Griner talks about 4H and our children learn from it. Download Audio
Register Early for Farm Bill Livestock Disaster Programs
Last week we told you livestock producers would be able to start applying for disaster assistance by April 15th under the restored disaster programs in the Farm Bill. But…. Download Audio
Trying to Protect Producer Information
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is trying to prevent a repeat of last year, when the EPA disclosed producers’ personal information. Download Audio