Congressman Adam Putnam re Ag Sect’y & Farm Bill

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In this report, with the crafting of a new Farm Bill among the big agriculture issues upcoming for a new Congress, central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam says Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns truly seems to understand the importance of citrus and other specialty crops in the big picture of U. S. agriculture. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentNuseed …

Florida Grapefruit 06/07: “A Vintage Crop”

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Grapefruit along Florida’s famous Indian River Region is on the rebound, according to Indian River Citrus League Executive Doug Bournique, who says many growers in the region are calling it a “vintage crop.” Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Georgia Rescued Horse Auction

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, Livestock

Nearly 30 horses — nursed back to good health after being taken in for protective custody by the Georgia Department of Agriculture Equine — will be auctioned to the highest bidder on December 16 at the Department’s Critical Care Facility in DeKalb County. Photographs and vital statistics of some horses in the Dec. 16 auction are listed at www.agr.georgia.gov. Report …

New EQIP Programs For 07

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The December 15 batching deadline for 2007 Environmental Quality Incentive Program initiatives is fast approaching and state conservationist Niles Glasgow is urging all producers to head into their county NRCS office to find out what’s new. Find out about Florida NRCS programs at www.fl.nrcs.usda.gov. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …

Trees For Troops

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops

The National Christmas Tree Association is busy spreading Christmas cheer with the second year of Trees For Troops in cooperation with Fed Ex. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Making Cottonseed Fit For Consumption

Randall Weiseman Cotton

Recent research at Texas A&M University to genetically alter cottonseed so that it is fit for human consumption was partially funded by Cotton Incorporated. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Cattlemen Get Update on Legislature

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

At the the Florida Cattlemen’s Association quarterly meeting last week, Tallahassee lobbyist Sam Ard took at look at what’s happening with the Florida legislature right now.  Report (1:00 wma)   Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Johanns Backs Confidentiality of Animal ID

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock

U.S. Ag Secretary Mike Johanns has talked with many livestock producers and understands their concerns of confidentiality when it comes to animal id.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Hearing for Mark Keenum

Randall Weiseman General

Tyron Spearman updates where the process for the nomination of Mark Keenum stands at this time.  Report (:40 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024