NRCS Chief Hopes for More in Senate Bill

Randall Weiseman USDA-NRCS

Senate Democrats are hoping to improve on the House Farm Bill passed last week. One area of concern for Senate Ag Committee Chairman Tom Harkin is conservation, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service chief Arlen Lancaster says he expects Harkin to make some changes there. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle …

American Farmers Feeding the World?

Dan Agri View

How much food does the American Farmer produce?  Everett Griner tells us then asks a question for us to think about before answering.  You might be surprised with some of the statistics Everett tells us today.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …

Soon Sadly Saying Farewell to “Kat”

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

Southeast AgNet will soon have to say farewell to a young lady we all think the world of around here. Katherine Bush started at Southeast AgNet as a legislative news intern in Tallahassee in early 2006. “Kat” has been a pleasure to work with as she more recently pulled the details and logistics together for Citrus Expo 2007, likely to …

CITRUS EXPO Logo Link

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Pre-register for Seminars and Trade Show attendance at Citrus Growers who pre-register will be eligible to win a very nice gun safe sponsored by Everglades Farm Equipment. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …

Citrus Nurseries Rebuild & CHRP Mtgs This Week

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Florida citrus nurseries are investing heavily to serve grower needs into the future, and Citrus Health Response Program meetings this Wednesday in Arcadia and Thursday in Sebring expect to draw good grower turnout in both areas. Hear more in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Click here for details on the GROWER MEETINGS about CHRP this week. Find …

House Farm Bill Impacts Peanut Growers

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives commented on how the House version of the Farm Bill will affect peanut growers.  Report (:55 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about new food safety regulations for tomato growers. More information about the new food safety regulations for Florida tomato growers can be found on the web at http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/press/2007/05252007.html. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research …

Alabama NRCS Helps Small Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

As the 2007 Farm Bill is being crafted, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama continues to address the needs of limited resources farmers under provisions in the 2002 bill. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …

EQIP Funds for FL Fire Damage

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Money is available for landowners affected by recent wildfires in Columbia and Baker counties under the USDA NRCS EQIP program in Florida, but those who qualify for the funding need to move quickly and get into their local NRCS office by close of business on July 31. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied …

Cattle & Pork Industry Mixed on House Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Livestock, Pork

Livestock groups have offered their opinions of the House version of the Farm Bill which was passed last Friday. The NPPC has thrown it’s support behind the bill, while the NCBA gives it a mixed review.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …