Telematics

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Everett Griner talks about telematics saving producers time and money in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

President Obama Signs GMO Compromise Bill into Law

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Seeds, Soybeans, Technology

The White House announced late this afternoon that President Obama had signed a variety of bills today including S. 764, the Biotech Food Labeling Bill, otherwise known as the GMO labeling bill. The President’s signature now directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national mandatory bioengineered food disclosure standard. Here are releases from agriculture groups pleased with news: Sponsored …

Easy Way to Connect and Receive Conservation Help

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Technology, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind landowners there is an easy way to connect and receive conservation help. It’s called Conservation Client Gateway. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Farm Bureau Supports GMO Labeling Bill

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Technology

Both the U.S. House and Senate did pass the mandatory GMO labeling bill before starting their summer recess, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is already working on the rulemaking process. Janell Hendren, national affairs coordinator for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says they are happy to support the bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending July 15, 2016

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Podcast, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Technology

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have the latest concerning passage of the GMO labeling bill, how USDA’s proposed organic livestock rule is of real concern for many in the livestock industry, horses, farm labor Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

U.S. House Passes GMO Labeling Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Technology

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Senate’s biotech food labeling bill (S764), otherwise known as the GMO labeling bill, by a vote of 306 to 117. The White House has already confirmed that President Obama would sign the compromise labeling bill. Various agriculture groups have issued releases praising this action by the House: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …

GMO Labeling Bill Set for Debate and Vote in U.S. House

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Seeds, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Technology

The U.S. House is expected to consider and likely pass the Senate’s GMO labeling bill today (Thursday). The House Rules Committee passed a closed rule on Senate Bill 764, the Genetically Modified Foods Labeling Bill, setting the bill up for debate without amendments and a vote, earlier this week. The White House confirmed Wednesday that Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …

Researchers Find Improved Beef Quality in Cloned Cattle

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Technology

Scientists at West Texas A&M University are one step closer to helping ranchers produce a herd of cattle that consistently produces the highest-quality beef per animal, along with more beef per animal. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Sunbelt Field Day is Thursday

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Technology

“Research, innovation and education” are three words that describe what farmers will find at the Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day. The annual ½ day educational event will be held July 14th in Moultrie, Georgia and is free and open to those involved in agriculture and agribusiness. Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, …

GMO Bill Faces Slim Deadline in the House

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Technology

The GMO labeling bill that passed the U.S. Senate now faces a slim deadline for swift action in the House. Congress goes on recess at the end of this week until September. The U.S. Senate GMO mandatory labeling bill sets up a challenge for the House of Representatives, which last year passed a voluntary labeling measure. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed …