USDA Acting Undersecretary Scuse – Exclusive with Southeast AgNet

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

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 …

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Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner discusses how to feed 9 billion people. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Ag in Review for the Week of March 7, 2011

Randall Weiseman Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Podcast, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

House Ag Committee Passes Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops

There has been more movement and a significant win for growers regarding the requirement of EPA Clean Water Act permits for use of pesticides in or near water as Don Parrish, regulatory specialist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, reports that the House Agriculture Committee unanimously passed the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …

Looking for America’s Farmers Mom

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

The 2011 America’s Farmers Mom of the Year program is underway with applications will be accepted through Mother’s Day at AmericasFarmers.com. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025

Timely Planting of Peanuts to Avoid Virus

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tomato spotted wilt virus is a concern for many peanut growers as Tyron Spearman looks at information given about planting dates to fit the newer varieties. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober …

FL House Immigration Bill Clears Hurdle

Dan Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

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 ContentCIR Agriculture …

U. S. House Ag Committee Brings In EPA Administrator for Q & A

Gary Cooper Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar

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 ContentCIR …

New Improved CASE Cotton Picker Very Popular with Growers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Florida, Georgia

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the …

Argentina Peanut Crop gets Rain & CRP Signup Starts Monday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman updates how things stand with the peanut crop in Argentina along with a reminder about the CRP signup which starts Monday. Peanuts: Download Audio Signup: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For …