On a recent trip to Florida, attending a convention in Tampa involving corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum interests, USDA’s Acting Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agriculture Services, Michael Scuse granted us an exclusive, lengthy interview. Click to listen as we focus on issues particular to our deep southeast region. Issues discussed include the upcoming farm bill and research dollars for …
FL House Immigration Bill Clears Hurdle
By MICHAEL PELTIER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 10, 2011… Responding to a simmering national debate over federal immigration policy, a House panel on Thursday passed its version of immigration reform that falls short of Arizona-style restrictions but would still have a dramatic impact on more than 800,000 workers “living in the shadows.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
U. S. House Ag Committee Brings In EPA Administrator for Q & A
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson this week appeared before members of the U. S. House Agriculture Committee to answer some pointed questions. Open the rest of this post to read the opening comments from Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, ranking member Colin Peterson, and EPA Administrator Jackson, and stay tuned for more as this conversation on Capitol Hill heats up… Sponsored ContentFlorida …
New Improved CASE Cotton Picker Very Popular with Growers
The demand for Case IH’s new 2011 635 cotton picker has exceeded supply as Trent Hagaard, cotton sales and marketing team leader with Case IH, explains some of the improvements that have made the 635 so popular to cotton growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …
MANA Can Help Producers Capitalize on High Cotton Prices
With the cotton market strong, Jake Brodsgaard, herbicide project manager with MANA, says they have a large portfolio of products to help the grower battle palmer amaranth and ensure they take full advantage of the high cotton prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …
AL NRCS Announces AWEP Signup Deadline
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama recently announced April 29, 2011, as the cutoff date for signup for the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program. And Assistant State Conservationist, Steve Musser, explains how this program can help producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
Master 4-Her Promotes GA Cotton
The Georgia Cotton Commission is a big supporter of the 4-H program and Tift County 4-Her Sarah Harrison, is a master when it comes to cotton as she is the state winner of the cotton bowl and consumer jamboree. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …
Ag in Review for the Week of February 28, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement …
DuPont Proud to be Celebrating 15 Years of Staple
Producers have seen a lot of technology come and go in their cotton fields, but Mike Cunnane with DuPont Crop Protection says they are proud to be celebrating the 15th anniversary of Staple. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
R. F. D. Iraq
Everett Griner tells us how agricultural volunteers are helping Iraq people. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember …