FL Ag Commissioner Addresses Key Budget Issues

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

Budget cuts are almost a certainty this legislative session with the only questions remaining being where and how much. Florida Ag Commissioner Bronson touches on this and more with this series of reports. Cuts are Inevitable Importance of the Department’s Water Division Certain Programs are a Must Ag Sector is Still Strong The Complexity of the Ag Commissioner Job Sponsored …

GCC Concerned about Farm Bill Delays

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Georgia

The delay of the Farm Bill implementation is making some growers anxious and Richey Seaton, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission, and other industry leaders voiced that concern to members of their delegation during a recent trip to Washington. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

ASCA Working to Represent the Southeastern Interest

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Soybeans

Don Glenn past president of the Alabama Soybean and Corn Association says even though the majority of corn and soybeans are still grown in the Midwest, it is important to get the southeastern perspective. For more information regarding The Alabama Soybean and Corn Association visit their website. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …

Farmers Donate Peanut Butter

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Recently a group of peanut farmers were in out nation’s capitol and while there donated peanut butter to a deserving group, as Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Alliance Sends Letter to President

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

The United Peanut Alliance recently sent a letter to President Obama requesting a meeting as Tyron Spearman has the details of that letter. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

More Responsibility Needed for Food Safety

Randall Weiseman General, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman today has information concerning the FDA and how they now are more equipped to handle disease outbreaks after the recent salmonella problem. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds in Florida

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

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack explains how funds stemming from the Recovery and Reinvestment Act will soon be found in the southeast. Florida Report Alabama Report Georgia Report Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Bronson Touts National Ag Day

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services put out this news release today: TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is joining state agriculture officials across the nation to recognize Friday, March 20, as National Agriculture Day. The day is set aside to celebrate not only the abundant food supply agriculture provides but also the …