Many wonder how quickly the U.S. House will again attempt to take up the farm bill, but there are some who are not very optimistic we’ll see anything soon. As a matter of fact David Crow, President of DC Legislative and Regulatory Services in Washington D.C., said when it comes to getting something done anytime soon it’s not a very …
Vilsack on July 4th
As we celebrate our nation’s birthday, here are a few comments from Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack about what this holiday means to him. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Health Care Reform Change Forces Postponement for FFVA Mtgs
Wednesday 07/03/13 The Obama administration unexpectedly announced Tuesday evening that it is delaying the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act until 2015, forcing FFVA to postpone its series of meetings at several locations July 8-11 on the topic. The Treasury Department is expected to release formal guidance soon. You can read the announcement from the Treasury Department here, and …
UFW Foundation Speaks on Immigration Reform
The United Farm Workers Foundation speaks up about immigration reform. Sabrina Hill reports. The United Farm Workers Foundation is urging the House to follow the Senate’s example and pass the immigration reform bill. Clarita Cortes is a Community Outreach Coordinator the UFW Foundation. She says immigration is vital for keeping the agriculture workforce available in California. Download Audio Click here …
Career Starts
Everett Griner tells us today how the 2013 college grads are ready to start their careers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Health Care Reform: FFVA Urges Farmers to Get Ready
Health care reform change forces postponement for FFVA meetings Wednesday 0703/13 The Obama administration unexpectedly announced Tuesday evening that it is delaying the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act until 2015, forcing FFVA to postpone its series of meetings at several locations July 8-11 on the topic. The Treasury Department is expected to release formal guidance soon. You can …
Ag in Review for the Week of June 24, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Property Rights Advocates Applaud Koontz Decision
As AgNet’s Gary Cooper explains in this follow up headline to a recent U. S. Supreme Court decision, property owners nationwide are applauding the outcome of “Koontz vs. St. John’s River Water Management District”. In the decision, the court recognizes that undue and unfair burdens created in the permitting process can be an unfair ‘taking’ of property under the U. …
Senate Passes Immigration Reform Bill
The Senate has passed the Immigration Reform Bill with a vote of 68 to 32. Sabrina Hill has more. Download Audio Chanting breaks out in the Senate gallery as the Senate votes to approve the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. As you just heard, the bill passed with a vote of 68 to 32. Alabama senators Sessions …
AFBF Statement on Senate Passage of Immigration Bill
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation Regarding Senate Passage of Immigration Reform Legislation “The Senate’s passage today of a balanced immigration reform bill that includes a fair and workable farm labor provision is welcomed by America’s farmers and ranchers. A comprehensive agricultural labor plan that works for all sectors of agriculture and across all regions of our …