Some Farm Bill Amendments Pertinent to Southeastern Growers

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As the Farm Bill continues to inch itself through the Senate, there are a few amendments that have been introduced that are pertinent to our growers here in the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Empty Seats

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Everett Griner tells us about an invention that will probably cost farm workers jobs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …

AL Agribusiness Council Encourages Producers to Attend Meeting

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Executive Director of the The Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, says they are excited about their upcoming annual meeting, to be held June 24-26, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

ASA Defends Checkoff, Voices Strong Opposition to Amendment

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June 14, 2012… St. Louis, Mo…. In a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Ranking Member Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), the American Soybean Association (ASA) joined agricultural stakeholder groups from all corners of the industry in expressing its firm opposition to an amendment to the 2012 Farm Bill that would make federal research, promotion and marketing programs—also …

Recent Rains Giving Crops and Pasture a Boost

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Many producers here in the southeast were happy to see some recent rains and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says there is more good news in the extended forecast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Lowered Cotton Price Projections

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USDA Economist Joe Glauber gives us a quick look at cotton price projections. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …

Second Half of 2012 Could See Development of El Nino Pattern

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According to the National Weather Service there’s a 50 percent chance that El Niño conditions will develop during the second half of 2012, bringing with it more rain than usual for the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …

Wild Hogs

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Everett Griner tells us that still no practical solution has been found. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …

Georgia Cotton Growers Want More General Rains

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The tropical rains, which dropped quite a bit of moisture in South Alabama and North Florida, have also been working their way into parts of Georgia. But the trend thus far this season seems to be right back to just scattered showers in the cotton growing areas of the state, and Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton said growers would love …

U.S. Senate Votes to Proceed to 2012 Farm Bill

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Senate Ag Committee News Release Says Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act Cuts Subsidies, Reduces Deficit, Creates Jobs… Washington, DC (Senate Agriculture Committee) – The U.S. Senate cleared a procedural hurdle today and voted to proceed to consideration of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 (the Farm Bill), with strong Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted …