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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed …

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 ContentCIR …

Foodkeeper App Improved

Dan General, Technology

Cathy Isom tells us about food safety at our fingertips. The latest changes to the USDA’s Foodkeeper App. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GMO Labeling Bill Passes Senate with Tech Included

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

Information on genetically modified food and ingredients available by smart codes and smart phones is part of a national labeling bill approved Thursday by the Senate. Rod Bain has more information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

The Computer Age

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Technology

Everett Griner talks about farmers adapting to the computer age in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Ag in Review for the Week Ending July 1, 2016

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Cattle, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Technology

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have the latest numbers concerning cotton and peanut acreage estimates, information for dairy producers who can now enroll for 2017 coverage in the Margin Protection Program, we talk drones, persimmons Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Farm Bureau Wants Tweaks to Drone Rules

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Technology

Agriculture should be one of the largest industries to benefit from the new drone rules issued last week from the Federal Aviation Administration. The American Farm Bureau says it will continue working with the FAA to tweak certain restrictions in the rules. The Farm Bureau suggested several changes to FAA rules, including not requiring drones be Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …