In these reports, comments from USDA Deputy Secretary Chuck Conner (photo) from an exclusive interview with Southeast AgNet Friday after House and Senate both passed a farm bill compromise that the Bush Administration has all kinds of problems with. While Conner agrees there are some good things in the bill for specialty crops, including citrus, there are also some issues …
Cattle on Feed DOWN 1 Percent
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released their May 1 Cattle on Feed numbers this afternoon which showed a drop over last year at this time.  Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
NCBA President Pleased with Trade Deals
From beef schedule to soon start heading for South Korea, to live cattle moving into Mexico, NCBA President Andy Groseta is pleased with the latest boosts to the U.S. cattle industry. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
FSA to Implement Farm Bill
When it comes to implementing a new farm bill,  Tyron Spearman says there’s a lot to be done by the Farm Service Agency. Report (1:05 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Georgia Cotton Commission Nominating Meetings
Nomination meetings for three positions on the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Cotton are coming up. May 28 at 10 am, Lee County Farm Bureau, Leesburg May 28 at 3 pm, Bleckley County Farm Bureau, Cochran May 29 at 3 pm, Morgan County Farm Bureau, Madison All cotton producers in those areas are urged to participate in making nominations for …
Saluting Enviro-Stewardship of Northern Everglades Farmers
(OKEECHOBEE, Fla.)—Twenty-nine farmers were honored for their environmental stewardship Thursday at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center. The owners of the agricultural operations were recognized by Florida Farm Bureau’s County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship (CARES) program for their outstanding efforts in implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs). Rep. Denise Grimsley hosted the event along with Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson, Florida …
Fact or Myth?
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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 …