Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack believes that the final draft of the Standard Reinsurance Agreement will be signed. This despite efforts by numerous senators who sent a letter urging the USDA’s Risk Management Agency to consider further important changes to the agreement. Download Audio
Review of Conservation Programs Delivery
The House Ag Subcommittee on Conservation recently met to review the administration and delivery of conservation programs. Download Audio
Health Benefits of Olive Oil
As consumers search for healthy alternatives in their diet, one option to consider may be the addition of olive oil. The History of Health Benefits of Olive Oil: Download Audio New Evidence of Health Benefits of Olive Oil: Download Audio
Florida Governor Announces Special Legislative Session for July 20
News Service of Florida Breaking News Alert – Lawmakers will return to Tallahassee starting July 20 for a special session to deal with fallout from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Gov. Charlie Crist announced Thursday. Southeast AgNet will follow up in reports to come as to how this Special Session may also impact agricultural interests in the state. Stay …
USDA Makes Efforts to Improve Private Lands Access for Recreation
USDA Announces Effort to Improve Access to Private Land for Recreation – New Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program Will Expand Recreation Opportunities Through State and Tribal Programs WASHINGTON, July 8, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new effort to encourage owners and operators of privately held farm, ranch and forest land to voluntarily provide public …
Citrus Pest Medfly Only Found In Palm Beach County
The first Florida Medfly infestation in 12 years apparently is still confined to the Boca Raton and Delray Beach areas in Palm Beach County, according to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Plant Industry spokesperson Denise Feiber. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
More Than 10 Percent Of Florida Citrus Went Fresh
Fresh fruit shipments took more than 10 percent of Florida’s citrus crop in the 2010-11 season, Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell reports. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
Green Giants
Today Everett Griner talks giants and world records. Download Audio
FFB Working to Put Estate Taxes to Rest
Estate Taxes may be currently repealed, but Adam Basford, National Affairs Coordinator with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says they will come back with a vengeance starting January 1, 2011. Which is why they are working on their “Put Estate Taxes to Rest” campaign. Download Audio
Explanation Given of E-15 Testing
In response to recent criticism following missed deadlines by the Environmental Protection Agency, The Obama Administration has released a report explaining the goals for testing E-15 fuel in on road vehicles. Download Audio