Putnam on Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops

Congressman Adam Putnam of Florida is disappointed with the 2007 Farm Bill he sees developing in the House Agriculture Committee. In an interview with Southeast Agnet, the congressman discussed how the bill could better serve the needs of specialty crop producers. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …

Asking Questions about the Agricultural Sciences

Dan Agri View

Looking at the different questions about some different types of crops, especially in the productions of ethanol.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …

Florida Citrus Commission Votes on Box Tax Rate

Randall Weiseman Citrus, General

After a long discussion, and many votes, the Florida Citrus Commission settled on the Box Tax Rates for the 2007-2008 season. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …

Continuing Work on All Citrus Pests/Box Tax Rates Released

Randall Weiseman General

First in this report Dr. Harold Browning, this week’s DuPont Citrus Expert, discusses the importance of continuing work with canker and greening but also not letting other pests slip through a create problems. Then, a report on the 2007-2008 Citrus Box Tax rate which the Florida Citrus Commission voted on this week. Report (1:45 wma) Sponsoring this news posting: Sponsored …

Surprise Came to Floor for New Farm Bill

Dan Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman tells us about a surprise that was introduced on the floor having to do with the Farm Bill, and what this means for the farmer.  Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …

Cotton Conditions Improve

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

NASS reports that cotton planting is finally about caught up and conditions are improving some and Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission says the rainfall was a big help. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …

Subcommittee Votes for Commodity Title Extension

Randall Weiseman General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Rather than overhauling the safety net for America’s farmers and ranchers – a House Ag Subcommittee has voted to keep the subsidy portion of the 2002 Farm Bill in place for the next five years. The proposal rejects the USDA plan for major changes in the commodity title and administration officials are disappointed while ag groups are divided on the …

FCA President Has Good Year

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida

It’s day two of the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island, and outgoing President Hal Phillips told me it’s been a good year.  Report (1:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …

The Battle Over Humane Slaughter of Animals

Dan Agri View

This has reached all the way to capital hill.  The different lobbyists have strong points, but there is a chance something will happen to them through the process.  Everett Griner talks about this and tells us what just might happen.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida …

Register Now for Cattle Industry Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Cattlemen across the Southeast are urged to attend the annual Cattle Industry Summer Conference. But hurry as pre-registration ends this week.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …