Work on the 2012 Farm Bill has officially begun as the Senate held its first hearing last week in which Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack shared some of his thoughts regarding what he hopes to see in the Farm Bill. Download Audio
Dust Free??
Regulating the emission of dust? Everett Griner gives his view about the EPA trying to control crop dust. Download Audio
National Ag Leaders Calling for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
The issue of immigration reform has been getting a lot of attention lately and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has now joined with the American Farm Bureau Federation to request that lawmakers consider agriculture’s unique needs when developing comprehensive immigration reform. Download Audio
Peanut Posted Price Holds & Ag Appropriations Includes Peanut Funding
Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut posted pricing information along with a story about funding for a certain part of the peanut industry that’s been included in the U.S. House version of the 2012 ag appropriations bill. Price: Download Audio Funding: Download Audio
AL Ag Department Working Through Budget Woes
Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillian admits that due to budget issues the department has had a rough go of it lately, but he adds that serving the producers has continued to remain as their top priority. Download Audio
FL Congressmen Meet with FFB Members in Washington DC
Today will wrap up Florida Farm Bureau’s annual Field to the Hill event which allowed approximately 75 FFB members the opportunity to visit with their congressional delegation regarding important issues. The following report is an interview with Congressman Steve Southerland about how he is eager to learn more about the Ag industry in order to better represent it on the …
Research Continues to Help Peanut Industry
While the recently announced budget cuts will truly be felt at the National Peanut Research Lab in Dawson, Georgia their research leader Dr. Marshall Lamb said their efforts continue. Download Audio
Florida Farm Bureau’s Pat Cockrell to Retire
Here is news sent out by the Florida Farm Bureau Federation about some personnel changes taking place in their organization… Pat Cockrell retires after 36 years In June 1975, William Patrick Cockrell began his employment with Florida Farm Bureau. Thirty-six years later,
Ag Groups Want FTA Passage
In recognition of World Trade Month, six agricultural groups took part in a news conference yesterday on Capitol Hill urging the Obama administration to send pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea to Congress immediately. Download Audio
King Cotton
Why is there going to be a bigger cotton crop this year? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio