NCGA Urges House Passage on Split Farm Bill In Order to Get to Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock

WASHINGTON (July 11, 2013) — National Corn Growers Association President Pam Johnson released the following statement in response to the House of Representatives voting on the split version of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (2013 farm bill): Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Splitting up Farm Bill is Not the Way to Go

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

While some House leaders are looking at splitting up the Farm Bill by separating the food stamp program from it, one top American Farm Bureau Federation official says that’s not the way to go. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

President Obama Touts Veggies At White House Kids’ Event

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

This week at the White House, the President and First Lady talked about the role of vegetables in healthy eating, and how and why they feel veggies have gained in popularity in recent years. In this report from Cindy Zimmerman, President Obama’s favorite vegetable is also revealed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Florida Senate Committee To Review Lake Okeechobee Releases

Gary Cooper Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General

(Tallahassee – News Service of Florida) – As Treasure Coast residents complain about the impact of water released from Lake Okeechobee into the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon, the Senate has set up a select committee to investigate the state and federal management policies for the waterways. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Hours of Service Rule Waived For Livestock Haulers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Pork, Poultry

Official notice of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s decision to grant a 90-day waiver of a new hours-of-service rule for drivers transporting livestock and poultry will be published today in the Federal Register. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Economic Impact of Child Nutrition

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Proper nutrition is not just a health issue but an economic one as well as Duke Storen with Share Our Strength points out important statistics about children who eat school breakfast. Download Audio Although both childhood hunger and obesity is real problem in our country Duke Storen with Share Our Strength believes this is a solvable problem. Download Audio Sponsored …

Sound Economy

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

Farm economy is staying strong. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Sustainability to Be Discussed at Peanut Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

The 15th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference is just a week away, as it will take place July 18-20 at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. This year’s theme is “Making Sustainability Work” and Tyron Spearman has more information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Beef Producers Learn About the Checkoff

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

As many of us know, the Beef Checkoff has been around since the mid-80’s. But in this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by your beef checkoff, we find out not everyone realizes that. Chris Taylor from Baxley, Georgia has an interesting story which explains why producer communications are so important. Download Audio To learn more …

Shrinking Rural Population

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Looking at the latest numbers, Tyron Spearman reports today that the U.S. is experiencing a shrinking rural population. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024