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Farm Bill

Dan August 26, 2010 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner asked-2012 Farm Bill by 2013….Maybe? Download Audio

Don’t Forget Consumer in Commissioner of Ag & Consumer Services

Randall Weiseman August 25, 2010 Florida, General

Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Charles Bronson, says the commissioner position that Congressman Adam Putnam and former Tallahassee Mayor Scott Maddox will be vying for at the general election entails a lot more than just agriculture. Download Audio

Chambliss to Hold Crop Insurance Discussion in Tifton

Randall Weiseman August 25, 2010 Field Crops, Georgia, Specialty Crops

Tyron Spearman has this report regarding an upcoming meeting in Georgia with Ranking Member of the Senate Ag Committee, Saxby Chambliss. Download Audio

For the Love of Bacon

Randall Weiseman August 25, 2010 Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

It’s time for BLT’s and bacon burgers, but many consumers are finding that their main ingredient for some of their favorite summer lunches is costing a bit more than last year. Download Audio

Atlantic Hurricane Season Slowly but Surely Heating Up

Randall Weiseman August 25, 2010 Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Weather

As we approach the peak of hurricane season, September 10, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says we are starting to see the tropics heat up. Download Audio

CRP Deadline and Youth Loans Reminder

Randall Weiseman August 25, 2010 Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts

USDA’s Farm Service Agency reminds producers the deadline to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program general sign-up is until the close of business this Friday, Aug. 27th. Tyron Spearman has more on that along with information on how FSA also is offering operating loans to youth. Download Audio

Many to Attend Livestock Workshop this Friday

Randall Weiseman August 25, 2010 Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork

This coming Friday a very important joint public workshop will be held in Fort Collins, Colorado to discuss competition in the livestock industry, with this workshop to focus mostly on the cattle industry. Colin Woodall, Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said producers need to be involved by making a public comment on this issue. …

Sherrod Says No to USDA

Randall Weiseman August 25, 2010 Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Shirley Sherrod, the former director of USDA’s Rural Development Program in Georgia, has accepted a personal apology from Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for her wrongful firing. During a lengthy face to face meeting on Tuesday the Secretary formally offered Sherrod the position of deputy director of the office of Advocacy and Outreach, but Sherrod turned down the offer as …

Citrus Research Foundation Duties Likely To Expand Soon

Dan August 25, 2010 Citrus, Florida

The Citrus Research and Development Foundation appears poised to absorb the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council, and some would like for the foundation to take over all industry research activities. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.

Pickup Trucks

Dan August 25, 2010 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

This farm utility vehicle has evolved. It’s not just for farming anymore. Everett Griner tells us how hard it is for a producer to find one for the farm. Download Audio