Everett Griner gives us some outlook on how subsidies keep farmers farming. Download Audio
Southeast AgNet Adds Social-Media Platforms
Southeast AgNet is now posting news updates on both Twitter and Facebook! Follow ag news on Twitter at SoutheastAgNet or visit http://twitter.com/SoutheastAgNet. Facebook members are invited to become a fan of the Southeast AgNet company page, and non-Facebook members may view the page by CLICKING HERE!. See you on the social-media sites!
New Farm Bill
Well, the 2 year farm bill debate is beginning. What will be debated? Everett Griner gives us an early outlook. Download Audio
FL NRCS Plant Materials Center Working for Farmers
The Natural Resources Conservation Service Plant Materials Center assist farmers by developing plant materials for various uses. And Manager of the Brooksville Florida Center, Janet Grabowski, says they focus on plants that are not being worked with by universities or the commercial sector. Download Audio
Trade With Cuba
The U.S. refuses to relax trade restrictions with Cuba and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
Big Farming
Big farms lead to big machines which lead to big productivity. Everett Griner has some statistics. Download Audio
Impact of Oil Spill in the Gulf
Everett Griner takes a look at what impact this oil spill is having and going to have on America and the world. Download Audio
FFB Disappointed in Governor Veto of Two Key Ag Bills
Florida Farm Bureau Director of State Governmental Affairs, Ben Parks, says the Ag industry is disappointed over the vetoes of their two priority Ag bills and encourages producers to continue to voice their support of the measures to their local representatives. Download Audio
Governor Vetoes Two Key Ag Bills: Sends Florida Agriculture Reeling
Florida agriculture circles are full of buzz after Florida Governor Charlie Crist vetoed two key agriculture bills over the weekend. Ag leaders across the state are strategizing on what to do next. Both bills were heavily supported by Florida farmers and ranchers and both passed with overwhelming support in both chambers of the Florida Legislature. Below is a brief rundown …
Southeast Hosting 2012 Farm Bill Hearings
Various agricultural groups and producers will be involved in two farm bill hearings being held in the Southeast this Friday and Saturday, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio