The annual Sunbelt Agricultural Expo Field Day took place today in Moultrie, Georgia as Tyron Spearman was there and has this report. Download Audio
AL Preparing for AJCA Roundup
The 4th annual Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association Roundup is coming up July 23rd through 25th and Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Reid Blossom says there will be juniors from all across the state there to participate in a variety of activities. Download Audio
Groups Urge Immediate Action on FTAs
An ad hoc coalition of agricultural and food organizations sent a letter today to members of Congress urging them to work with the Obama administration to remove any remaining impediments to a “rapid implementation” of the free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. Download Audio To read the coalition letter, click here
2012 Not That Far Off When it Comes to the Farm Bill
It may seem that 2012 is a long way off, but for those who remember the long and arduous process in which it took to agree on the 2008 Farm Bill, the 2012 version seems right around the corner. Download Audio
Vilsack Believes Crop Insurance Agreement Will Be Signed
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack believes that the final draft of the Standard Reinsurance Agreement will be signed. This despite efforts by numerous senators who sent a letter urging the USDA’s Risk Management Agency to consider further important changes to the agreement. Download Audio
Review of Conservation Programs Delivery
The House Ag Subcommittee on Conservation recently met to review the administration and delivery of conservation programs. Download Audio
Health Benefits of Olive Oil
As consumers search for healthy alternatives in their diet, one option to consider may be the addition of olive oil. The History of Health Benefits of Olive Oil: Download Audio New Evidence of Health Benefits of Olive Oil: Download Audio
Florida Governor Announces Special Legislative Session for July 20
News Service of Florida Breaking News Alert – Lawmakers will return to Tallahassee starting July 20 for a special session to deal with fallout from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Gov. Charlie Crist announced Thursday. Southeast AgNet will follow up in reports to come as to how this Special Session may also impact agricultural interests in the state. Stay …
USDA Makes Efforts to Improve Private Lands Access for Recreation
USDA Announces Effort to Improve Access to Private Land for Recreation – New Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program Will Expand Recreation Opportunities Through State and Tribal Programs WASHINGTON, July 8, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new effort to encourage owners and operators of privately held farm, ranch and forest land to voluntarily provide public …
Citrus Pest Medfly Only Found In Palm Beach County
The first Florida Medfly infestation in 12 years apparently is still confined to the Boca Raton and Delray Beach areas in Palm Beach County, according to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Plant Industry spokesperson Denise Feiber. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.