USDA has announced they will issue approximately $121 million in partial 2009-crop counter-cyclical payments to producers with upland cotton and peanut base acres enrolled in USDA’s Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment (DCP) program, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio For more information on the direct and counter-cyclical payment programs including a table displaying the target price, projected average market …
AL-FL Looks at Possible Peanut Acreage
Many are looking forward to seeing the results of USDA’s spring planting survey which will be released on March 31st, but when it comes to peanuts, Randy Griggs with the Alabama Peanut Producers Association said it’s really undetermined at this point as to whether growers will increase their acreage much this year. And Ken Barton with the Florida Peanut Producers …
FL NRCS 2010 Funding Deadline for FRPP Coming Up Soon
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is reminding produces that the deadline for 2010 funding opportunities for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program is coming up March 11, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report March 05, 2010
Here’s this week’s 03-05-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
FL Delays Unemployment Tax Increase
There are many business people in Florida who have been worried about the increase in unemployment compensation taxes but now many in the state, including District 2 Florida State Representative Dave Murzin, wants to make sure all those concerned about this issue are aware the legislation has been delayed for 2 years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …
Farm Spending Cuts
2010 is more than shifting funds. What? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Last Call for Georgia Cotton Referendum Ballots
Georgia cotton referendum ballots must be postmarked by midnight Friday, March 5. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Vilsack Defends Controversial Crop Insurance Changes
During a Senate panel earlier this week, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, defended a proposal for controversial changes to the agreements the department has with crop insurance companies. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
AL Funds Available for Organic Producers
Conservation Agronomist Eddie Jolley with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, wants to remind farmers transitioning to organic agriculture or those who are already certified organic, have the opportunity to receive assistance and this does include livestock producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
FL Funds Available for Organic Producers
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida reminds farmers that signup for the Organic Initiative is underway, but Agronomist Steve Boetger said to receive 2010 funding your application must be received by March 12. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024