Vilsack Points to Oil Industry for RFS Struggles

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During a conversation with agricultural reporters this week, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack had some very pointed thoughts on the oil industry and their efforts against the Renewable Fuel Standard. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …

American Soybean Association President Talks Farm Bill Implementation

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During this week’s National Association of Farm Broadcasters Washington Watch event, Director of Southern Farm Network’s Rhonda Garrison caught up with Canton, Mississippi farmer Danny Murphy, president of the American Soybean Association, and they talked about farm bill implementation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most …

Florida Counties Receive Federal Disaster Declaration

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott announced today that the State of Florida received a Presidential Declaration to provide federal assistance to counties impacted by the severe storms and flooding April 28 – May 6, 2014. The declaration for Individual Assistance provides federal assistance to individuals and families who were affected in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Farm Broadcasters Attending Washington Watch

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A group of farm broadcasters from across the country are in Washington D.C. this week for the National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s annual Washington Watch. One of those attending is Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper, who gives an overview of this year’s event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers …

Agriculture Secretary Provides Update on Farm Bill Programs

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to farm broadcasters today during the annual National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s Washington Watch. During that talk, he gave an update on where things stand with programs from the new Farm Bill, including their efforts in helping producers through disaster assistance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch …

NRCS Chief on Disaster Follow-up

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One of the speakers today during the National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s Washington Watch, was USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller. Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper was able to ask him how NRCS will be involved after the recent storms which spawned tornadoes in North Alabama and left flooding issues in South Alabama and across parts of Florida. He …

Peanut Calendar and Feed My School for a Week

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There are a couple of upcoming events that peanut growers may be interested in, as Tyron Spearman looks at the peanut calendar and also has a story about a program in Georgia involving a few schools in the state. Calendar: Download Audio School: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps …

Weather Could Force Projected Corn Plantings into Cotton

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When USDA’s planting intentions report was released at the end of March, DTN Senior Analyst Darin Newsom warned that weather could have a profound impact on those projected numbers. And now, Georgia Cotton Commission’s Chris Chammoun says continued wet conditions are indeed forcing some farmers to rethink their planting decisions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To …

Peanut Butter Deliveries Continue

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The efforts to deliver peanut butter to areas affected by the recent storms continue, as Tyron Spearman has this update. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …

Complete Census Data Now Available

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The complete and detailed census data is now available from USDA’s 2012 Ag Census. Alabama: Download Audio Florida: Download Audio Georgia: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida …