Sugar Policy Being Urged to Continue into 2012 Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Luther Markwart with the American Sugar Alliance says with all the chaos surrounding budget reductions and trying to get proposals in by looming deadlines, the sugar policy for the 2012 Farm Bill should be relatively simple. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Determination Document Explains Assessment Methods for the Tobacco Transition Payment Program

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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson announced today that FSA is making available a determination document, also referred to as a statement of position, regarding tobacco payment funding. The document states the current methods used to calculate manufacturer and importer assessments that fund the Tobacco Transition Payment Program …

GA Pecan Growers Seeing Banner Prices

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Specialty Crops

Georgia’s pecan crop could set a record thanks to high demand which is creating even higher prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanuts Loans Have Been Repaid

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

Marketing loans made for 2010 peanuts have been completely repaid as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

US Congress Places Restrictions on Implementation of GIPSA Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Poultry

WASHINGTON (Nov. 17, 2011) – Congress voted Nov. 17, 2011, on a $19.8 billion 2012 agricultural spending bill that includes language blocking the U.S. Department of Agriculture from implementing controversial reforms to livestock and poultry marketing. The so-called GIPSA rule, proposed last year by the USDA’s Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyard’s Administration, would have wreaked havoc on the U.S. cattle …

Metal Thefts

Dan 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

Everett Griner talks on new laws are introduced laws that will tighten metal theft. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Research Suggests Orange Juice Evokes Positive Emotions

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

Americans have been enjoying the great taste of orange juice for decades, and now research suggests they may turn to this refreshing beverage for how it makes them feel. A new study from the Florida Department of Citrus found drinking orange juice actually made participants feel positive, carefree and rejuvenated. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …

Florida Cattlemen-NCBA Lawsuit against EPA Continues

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

While the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given preliminary approval to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s new state rules concerning fresh water quality standards, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Ashley Lyon said EPA has yet to actually accept what the Florida DEP will be doing and thus the Florida Cattlemen’s Association-NCBA lawsuit challenging EPA’s determination letter and final rule establishing …