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Possible Disaster Relief Coming

by Randall – March 12th, 2010

The U.S. Senate this week approved a disaster package which would help farmers affected by weather-related disasters, as this was actually a part of the Tax Extenders Act of 2009.

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Filed as: Alabama – Cattle – Corn – Cotton – Field Crops – Florida – General – Georgia – Livestock – Peanuts – Pork – Poultry – Soybeans – Specialty Crops – Vegetables – Weather

Teaching Iraq Farmers

by Dan – March 11th, 2010

Iraq farmers are studying the U.S. system and Everett Griner tells us why.


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Future for Southeast Farmers

by Dan – March 9th, 2010

Southeast AgNet's Everett Griner

Everett Griner explains how resources and population growth are positive assets.


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Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Cattle – Citrus – Corn – Cotton – Equine – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Georgia – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Pork – Poultry – Soybeans – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

U.S. and Russia Agree on Reopening Pork Market

by Randall – March 8th, 2010

The United States and Russia have reached an agreement to reopen the Russian market to U.S. pork and pork products, while talks concerning poultry will continue in the coming weeks.

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Filed as: Alabama – Georgia – Livestock – Pork – Poultry

Farm Spending Cuts

by Dan – March 5th, 2010

Southeast AgNet's Everett Griner

2010 is more than shifting funds. What? Everett Griner tells us.


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USDA: 8 – 14 Day Weather Forecast Keeps Rain Coming in Southeast

by Dan – March 3rd, 2010

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey predicts cooler than normal weather for much of the country, and wet conditions in the South during the period from March 9 to 15.


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Filed as: 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 – Weather

Fix It Up

by Dan – March 3rd, 2010

Southeast AgNet's Everett Griner

2010 is an off year for farm markets. Everett Griner tells us why.


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Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Beef – Cattle – Citrus – Corn – Cotton – Dairy – Energy – Equine – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Georgia – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Pork – Poultry – Soybeans – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

Bad Press

by Dan – March 2nd, 2010

Agriculture is hampered by major media. Why? Everett Griner explains.


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Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Beef – Cattle – Citrus – Corn – Cotton – Dairy – Field Crops – Florida – General – Georgia – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Pork – Poultry – Soybeans – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

States to be Involved in New Animal Traceability

by Randall – February 26th, 2010

Agriculture Secretary Tom VilsackAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack believes some form of an animal disease traceability system must be in place and that’s why their new approach is to build a system starting with on the state and tribal levels to hopefully obtain greater participation among those in the livestock industry.


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Filed as: Alabama – Cattle – Dairy – Florida – Georgia – Livestock – Pork – Poultry

Animals Rights Groups Sued

by Randall – February 26th, 2010

Feld Entertainment and the Ringling Brothers Circus are suing several animal rights groups under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

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Filed as: Cattle – Livestock – Pork – Poultry

2010 Annual 4-H Tallahassee Auction

by Dan – February 26th, 2010

Southeast AgNet's Ernie Neff

Would you like to donate an item to be auctioned off? Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff gives us information about this event and go to http://florida4h.org/foundation/auction.shtml for all of the details.


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Filed as: Beef – Cattle – Citrus – Cotton – Dairy – Equine – Farm Bureau – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Pork – Poultry – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

Growing Population

by Dan – February 25th, 2010

New technology must be developed because population growth is not slowing down. Everett Griner explains to us how many people will have to be fed in the near future.


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Food Check-Out Week

by Dan – February 24th, 2010

Southeast AgNet's Everett Griner

Americans are eating cheaper than anyone and Everett Griner is here to tell us how much cheaper.


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Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Beef – Cattle – Citrus – Corn – Cotton – Dairy – Equine – Farm Bureau – Field Crops – Florida – General – Georgia – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Pork – Poultry – Soybeans – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

Final Rule on Organic Access to Pasture

by Randall – February 17th, 2010

Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen MerriganDetails of the final regulation regarding access to pasture for organic livestock operations have been issued, as Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan said the final rule gives consumers confidence there is a consistent pasture standards applicable to all dairy products.


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Filed as: Alabama – Beef – Cattle – Dairy – Florida – Georgia – Livestock – Pork – Poultry

Agriculture Responds

by Dan – February 17th, 2010

Southeast AgNet's Everett Griner

Help for Haiti from the farm sector. Everett Griner tells us about it.


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New Watchdog Group to Monitor, Expose “Humane Society of U S”

by Gary – February 16th, 2010

HumaneWatch.org Scrutinizes Biggest American Animal Rights Group, Separates Fact from Fiction
Washington, D.C. (News Release, Center for Consumer Freedom, 2/16/10) – Today the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) is announcing the launch of HumaneWatch.org, a watchdog project dedicated to analyzing the activities of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). HumaneWatch will include a blog written by CCF’s Director of Research, a growing document library, and a database capable of tracking the dozens of nonprofit (and for-profit) organizations that make up HSUS’s sprawling financial empire. Read the rest of this entry »

Filed as: Alabama – Beef – Cattle – Dairy – Equine – Florida – General – Georgia – Livestock – Pork – Poultry

Senate Jobs Bill Would Benefit Agriculture

by Julie – February 15th, 2010

A 52-billion dollar bipartisan jobs bill has been introduced in the Senate, and includes disaster assistance to farmers as well as funds to assist specialty crop producers.

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Filed as: Alabama – Cotton – Field Crops – Florida – General – Georgia – Livestock – Peanuts – Poultry – Specialty Crops – Vegetables – Weather

Ag Info Revolution

by Dan – February 15th, 2010

Everett Griner looks at crop management from a chair.


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Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Cattle – Citrus – Corn – Cotton – Equine – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Georgia – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Pork – Poultry – Soybeans – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

New School Menus

by Dan – February 11th, 2010

Southeast AgNet's Everett Griner

It’s just not like it used to be. Today there is healthier, tastier foods being served in our school lunchrooms. Everett Griner tells us why.


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Filed as: 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

Welcome 2010

by Dan – February 10th, 2010

2009 was not a good year for farmers. What will 2010 bring? Everett Griner talks on it today.


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Filed as: 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

Who’s Helping?

by Dan – February 8th, 2010

America still stands alone and Everett Griner tells us how and why.


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Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Beef – Cattle – Citrus – Corn – Dairy – Equine – Field Crops – Florida – General – Georgia – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Pork – Poultry – Soybeans – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

New Framework for Animal Disease Traceability

by Randall – February 5th, 2010

After receiving thousands of comments, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said it’s apparent that a new strategy for animal disease traceability is needed, and thus he’s decided to revise the prior policy and offer a new approach to animal disease traceability.

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More information on USDA’s new direction on animal traceability and the steps to improve disease prevention and control is available at www.aphis.usda.gov/traceability

Filed as: Alabama – Beef – Cattle – Dairy – Florida – Georgia – Livestock – Pork – Poultry

Farm Critics

by Dan – February 5th, 2010

Southeast AgNet's Everett Griner

Farm critics are speaking loudly. Is anyone listening? Everett Griner answers this.


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Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Beef – Cattle – Citrus – Corn – Cotton – Dairy – Energy – Equine – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Georgia – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Pork – Poultry – Soybeans – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

Farm Thefts

by Dan – February 4th, 2010

Everett Griner explains how buyers of stolen property can help.


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Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Beef – Cattle – Citrus – Corn – Cotton – Dairy – Energy – Equine – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Georgia – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Pork – Poultry – Soybeans – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

New Federal Water Regulations Could Risk Urban Floods

by Dan – February 1st, 2010

Special districts warn EPA rules mean higher taxes, eminent domain and less effective South Florida canals
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Association of Special Districts warned today that the new water regulations for Florida proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency would severely weaken the flood protection provided by Florida’s water control and improvement districts, especially in the South Florida region, which was often inundated by floods before the construction of the region’s complex canal system. Read the rest of this entry »

Filed as: Beef – Cattle – Citrus – Corn – Cotton – Dairy – Energy – Equine – Field Crops – Florida – Forestry – General – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Pork – Poultry – Soybeans – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

2010 Food Prices

by Dan – January 29th, 2010

Today Everett Griner explains to us just how the food prices in 2010 will follow the economy.


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Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Beef – Cattle – Citrus – Corn – Dairy – Farm Bureau – Field Crops – Florida – General – Georgia – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Pork – Poultry – Soybeans – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

Hungry People

by Dan – January 28th, 2010

Southeast AgNet's Everett Griner

This is an unsolvable problem that just keeps growing. Is there a solution? Everett Griner discusses.


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Filed as: Agri View – Alabama – Beef – Cattle – Citrus – Corn – Cotton – Dairy – Energy – Equine – Field Crops – Florida – General – Georgia – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Pork – Poultry – Soybeans – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

EPA Nutrient Standards Will Have Wide Spread Consequences

by Julie – January 27th, 2010

FL Ag Commissioner, Charles BronsonEPA’s proposed nutrient standards for Florida’s waters has had agriculture stand up and take notice, but Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson notes that it will effect more than just farmers.


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There are a series of hearings that EPA will be holding to hear comments about the proposal. In order to attend and/or participate in the public workshop you MUST register online. Click HERE to register.

Filed as: Beef – Cattle – Citrus – Cotton – Dairy – Field Crops – Florida – Livestock – Nursery Crops – Peanuts – Poultry – Specialty Crops – Sugar – Vegetables

Questions about Group’s Nonprofit Status

by Randall – January 26th, 2010

An animal-owners organization is hoping to persuade the IRS to investigate whether political lobbying by one animal rights group is illegal.

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Filed as: Alabama – Beef – Cattle – Dairy – Equine – Florida – Georgia – Livestock – Pork – Poultry

Global Marketing

by Dan – January 26th, 2010

Southeast AgNet's Everett Griner

Global marketing is still costly. Everett Griner tells us why.


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Filed as: 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

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