Tension is Mounting in FL Legislative Session

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

There are two weeks left in Florida’s 2010 legislative session and according to Florida Farm Bureau director of state legislative affairs, Ben Parks, things are starting to really heat up. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AAC to Host Ag Commissioner Candidates at Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Executive Director of the Alabama Agri-Business Council, Leigha Cauthen, says those attending their annual meeting on May 3-4, 2010, will have an opportunity to hear from the Commissioner of Agriculture candidates. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 16, 2010

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

Here’s this week’s 04-16-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Designates 11 Counties in Florida as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Weather

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2010 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 11 counties in Florida as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by excessive rainfall that occurred from Nov. 11, through Dec. 23, 2009. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Supporters Outnumber Opponents at Additional EPA Nutrient Hearings

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Supporters have turned out in force for the additional three EPA water hearings on the proposed nutrient standards for the state’s waterways. But it is not too late to be heard as the agency is also taking written comments through April 28. Visit the EPA’s Water Quality Standards website for instructions on how to submit your comments. Download Audio Sponsored …

Supporting Permanent Estate Tax

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

There is a coalition of national organizations representing family farmers and ranchers which have come together to support permanent estate tax reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Seed Shortcourse & Dry Conditions for Argentina Peanuts

Randall Weiseman Georgia, Peanuts

Coming up next week a peanut seed shortcourse will take place in Tifton, Georgia as Tyron Spearman has the details on that, along with news coming out of Argentina on how dry conditions are really affecting the peanut crop there. Shortcourse: Download Audio Argentina: Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Exports Improving the Fortunes of Cotton Growers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Georgia

Strong export markets for U.S. cotton has helped relieve the industry of excess stocks. And in turn has also aided in increasing the price and expected acreage. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New Climate Change Bill Expected in Senate Soon

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock

Bipartisan climate change legislation is expected to be introduced in the Senate next week – on or around Earth Day. But American Farm Bureau’s Rick Krause says passage is still viewed as an uphill battle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Still Questions about Peanut Acreage

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts

Today Tyron Spearman looks at what one man has said about this year’s peanut crop which has started going in the ground, and how new seeds may benefit many growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024