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AgNeTVideo: The Future of Southeast Region Agriculture and Banking

Dan February 17, 2014 AgNeTVideo, Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

While at that World Ag Expo in Tulare, California, Southeast Agnet’s Gary Cooper talks to Vernon Crowder, Rabobank Senior Vice President & Senior Analyst – Food & Agribusiness Research Advisory Group about the future of agriculture in the Southeast region and how banking ties in.

Ag in Review for the Week Ending February 14, 2014

Randall Weiseman February 15, 2014 Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Podcast, Poultry, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia

Panama Trade Promotion Agreement has Been Good for Agriculture

Randall Weiseman February 14, 2014 Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Trade Agreements can be precarious ground for agriculture, but Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam notes that a recent trade mission to Panama has illustrated just how successful the Panama Trade Promotion Agreement has been for the ag sector. Download Audio

Agriculture Encouraged to Stand Up for Flint River Drought Protection Act

Randall Weiseman February 14, 2014 Field Crops, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Some propaganda is being mailed out about the Flint River Drought Protection Act. Georgia Agribusiness President Bryan Tolar explains. Download Audio

Food Switches

Dan February 14, 2014 Agri View, Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Regional food is finding new locations. Everett Griner gives us some good examples. Download Audio

Study Shows Importance of Proper Labor Reform

Randall Weiseman February 12, 2014 Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A new study has found that the best scenario for farm labor reform for consumers and farmers is one that includes immigration enforcement, a redesigned guest worker program and the opportunity for skilled laborers currently working in agriculture to earn an adjustment of status. Download Audio

Changing Times

Dan February 12, 2014 Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Modern farming is continuing to evolve. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio

Cover Crop Forum on Building Soil Health

Randall Weiseman February 10, 2014 Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Florida farmers, ranchers, researchers, agricultural business operators and conservationists are invited to participate in a forum on cover crops and soil health on Tuesday, February 18th at the USDA training room in Gainesville, Florida. Download Audio For more specifics and to secure a spot contact Mimi Williams at 352-338-9544.

Alabama Soil Health Initiative is a Long-Term Effort

Randall Weiseman February 10, 2014 Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Fruits, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is taking part of the nationwide effort to educate farmers and ranchers about the positive impact Soil Health Management Systems can have on both productivity and conservation. And Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says the effort is a long-term one. Download Audio

Food Safety

Dan February 10, 2014 AgNeTVideo, Agri View, Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Food safety is an issue for everyone. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio