President Obama has directed USDA to implement the farm bill’s livestock disaster programs within 60 days. Download Audio
AgNeTVideo: The Future of Southeast Region Agriculture and Banking
While at that World Ag Expo in Tulare, California, Southeast Agnet’s Gary Cooper talks to Vernon Crowder, Rabobank Senior Vice President & Senior Analyst – Food & Agribusiness Research Advisory Group about the future of agriculture in the Southeast region and how banking ties in.
Popular Fast Food Restaurant Taking a Stance on Antibiotics
Chick-Fil-A has announced plans to use chicken raised without antibiotics in its restaurants within five-years, citing its continued focus on customers as the reasoning. Although the popular fast food restaurant only serves chicken, National Pork Producers President Randy Spronk says decisions of this sort could have a negative impact on all meat and poultry. Download Audio
Meat and Poultry in the Diet
A new dietician-authored brochure shows how including meat and poultry in a balanced diet delivers a unique bundle of natural nutrients and helps optimize the body’s ability to absorb nutrients from all foods. Download Audio
Changing Times
Modern farming is continuing to evolve. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
Food Safety
Food safety is an issue for everyone. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week Ending February 7, 2014
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
WASHINGTON – Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement today after President Obama signed the Agricultural Act of 2014 into law. “The amazing reality about farm bills is that they reflect the times in which we live. They are reviewed, written, debated, and reauthorized nearly every five years. Today our concerns are rightly placed on reducing the size and cost of the federal …
Agriculture Act of 2014 Signed Into Law
As expected President Obama has signed the Agriculture Act of 2014 into law, finally putting an end to the over two year farm bill drama and giving our farmers and ranchers the certainty they need. Download Audio
Land Values
Are farm land values leveling off? Everett Griner fills us in. Download Audio