Some people think that what has been happening is a myth. Everett Griner breaks it down for us today and tries to help us answer this question.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Florida Citrus Mutual Urges President to Sign Farm Bill
LAKELAND, Fla. (May 15, 2008) – Florida Citrus Mutual Executive VP/CEO Michael W. Sparks Thursday urged President Bush to sign the Farm Bill into law after both the U.S. House and Senate passed the measure by veto-proof majorities. “President Bush should sign this bill which for the first time ever recognizes the importance of fruit and vegetables,†Sparks said. “This …
Farm Bill Passes By Huge Margin – FL’s Putnam Comments
In these reports, straight talk from central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam about passage of the House/Senate Farm Bill compromise by huge bi-partisan margins on both sides of the Congressional aisle. With President Bush threatening a veto, Putnam poses a question and points out there are easily enough votes to override the veto in both House and Senate. Report (2:00 mp3) …
Florida Farm Bureau lauds House passage of 2008 Farm Bill
(Gainesville, Fla.) – The 2008 farm bill passed yesterday by the House of Representatives promises to be more supportive of Florida agricultural producers than previous bills, according to Florida Farm Bureau President John L. Hoblick. “This farm bill contains a safety net for commodities, increased funds for conservation programs and mandatory spending for specialty crops,†Hoblick said. “It is the …
Argentina Peanut Harvest Update & New Products from Golden Peanut
Today Tyron Spearman updates where things stand with the peanut harvest in Argentina, and also has information about new products being offered by Golden Peanut Company. Report 1 (:30 mp3)  Report 2 (:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Rethinking Renewable Fuels Mandates
There are some on Capitol Hill who are beginning to change their thoughts about the renewable fuels mandate due to how it’s affecting livestock producers across the country. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Farm Bill Passes Senate
The Senate passed the 2007 Farm Bill on Thursday by an even larger margin than the House – voting 81 to 15 in favor of the Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2008, despite the threat of a presidential veto. Senate Ag Committee ranking Republican Saxby Chambliss of Georgia says the bill is good for farmers, better for the hungry. …
Farm Bill Headed For Veto
The House passed the 2007 Farm Bill on Wednesday by an apparently veto-proof vote of 318 to 106. The Senate is expected to pass the bill today. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer says the president will veto the bill even though he knows it will be hard for Congress to vote against it with so many “presents” in it for constituents …
Ethanol Debate
Debate over increased production of ethanol and the impact on food prices has been the subject of recent hearings in Congress. Laura McNamara has two reports. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Valent Presidio Registered
Valent USA has received federal registration from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Presidioâ„¢ Fungicide in leafy vegetables, cucurbits, fruiting vegetables and grapes. Read more from Valent. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024