USDA’s Risk Management Agency has announced funds to support crop insurance education and outreach in 47 states to ensure that small and underserved producers get the information they need to effectively manage their risk and remain productive. Complete listings of the agreements can be found on the RMA Web site at: http://www.rma.usda.gov/aboutrma/agreements/. Download Audio
Holder and Vilsack on Court Approval of Pigford II Settlement
WASHINGTON, October 28, 2011– Attorney General Eric Holder and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statements on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia approval of the historic Pigford II settlement:
FL Ag Commissioner on the Success of the Inaugural Florida Energy Summit
The first ever Florida Energy Summit wrapped up today and Southeast AgNet was able to get a few words from Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam regarding the success of the event. Download Audio
FL NRCS Batching Date for Farm Bill Programs is Oct 31
FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez reminds producers that Monday, October 31, 2011 is the batching date for FL NRCS Farm Bill programs. Download Audio
Farm Bills are for Bad Not Good Times & Corn Crop Yields
There are many discussions when it comes to the budget and how that will affect a new farm bill but as Tyron Spearman reports, one person reminds all that farm bills are for bad times not good, along with a look at what’s expected for this year’s corn crop as yields may be the lowest we’ve seen in a while. …
Monsanto’s Roundup Ready Plus Platform Allows Producers to be Proactive
With the issue of glyphosate resistant weeds continuing to plague our farmers, Chris Reat with Monsanto says the best defense for a grower is to develop a good offense with Monsanto’s Roundup Ready Plus Weed Management Solutions Platform. Download Audio
NCBA Past President Testifies to Stop Dust Regulations
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Immediate Past President Steve Foglesong testified this week about the issue of farm dust in support of the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011. He said ranchers are pleased EPA has decided not to propose to lower the standard for coarse particulate matter this year but the issue is far from resolved. Download Audio
Give & Take
U.S. – China trade is still growing. Who is benefiting? Everett Griner checks this out and tells us some good news. Download Audio
Peanuts Continue to Roll In & Southern Woodland Owners to Meet
Peanuts continue to come in as Tyron Spearman has another update on how harvest is going thus far here in the Southeast along with a reminder about meetings coming up next week. Peanuts: Download Audio Meeting: Download Audio
Monsanto’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities Program
The Monsanto Fund’s second annual America’s Farmers Grow Communities program is once again giving farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite community nonprofit organization. The following interview is with Monsanto Community Outreach Coordinator Tyne Hulsey who encourages southeastern producers to check out growcommunities.com to see if their county qualifies. Download Audio