Ag in Review for the Week of August 20, 2012

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …

Farm Bill Uncertainties Remain, but Conservation Title Expected to Remain Strong

As doubts and concerns regarding the completion of a Farm Bill before the September 30th deadline continue, NRCS Regional Conservationist Leonard Jordan says when it does happen, he feels confident that the conservation title will remain strong. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …

Two Problems

Everett Griner lets us know how migrant labor laws are crippling agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the …

FL NASS Already Working on 2013 Census of Agriculture

It may still be August of 2012 but Jim Ewing with the Florida office of the National Ag Statistics Service says they are already gearing up for the 2013 Census of Agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …

Farm Bill Now Coalition Urges Americans to Push for New Farm Bill

The newly formed Farm Bill Now Coalition, comprised of 39-ag organizations, is raising awareness for the need of a new, comprehensive, five-year Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …

Farm Progress

Farm production continues to grow year by year. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …

FL FFA State Officer Team Excited About the Upcoming Year

Florida’s FFA State officer team has hit the road running, and State President Clayton Willis says they are looking forward to a year of spreading Florida’s agricultural message. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

University of AL Working with AL NASS on Crop Yield Study

As more Alabama growers consider irrigation for their crop needs, Dr. Dick McNider with the University of Alabama and Bill Weaver with the National Ag Statistics Service, explain a new study designed to help project irrigated crop yields. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …

Vilsack Says RFS Should Not Divide Producers During This Critical Time

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack reminds producers that no matter the outcome of the RFS, they should recognize and respect each others’ challenges regarding the issue. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …

FL Drought Condition Dramatically Improved Over Last Year

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor only 14.7 percent of Florida is considered abnormally dry compared to 88.7 percent this time last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …