2013 Florida Legislative Session has Been a Good One for Agriculture

Randall Weiseman Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

With the clock winding down on Florida’s legislative session, Senator Wilton Simpson says so far this year has been an excellent one for agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Senate Now Considering Target Price Program

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

As Farm Bill talks continue in Washington, Tyron Spearman reports that the Senate is now considering a target price program to help cut the budget and receive a possible consensus from southern lawmakers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Groups Agree on Framework for Farm Worker Program

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

A group of senators, labor unions and farm groups have reached an agreement on a framework for a farm worker program to be included as part of a bigger immigration reform package. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Research Remains a High Priority for Georgia Cotton Commission

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia

The Georgia Cotton Commission recently approved $635,000 in research and extension efforts for the coming 2014 year. And Executive Director Richey Seaton explains why it is so important to put research funding at a high priority. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Everglades Long-Term Plan a Win for Ag and the Environment

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Field Crops, Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Several issues originally though to be contentious, have had a much easier road than expected during Florida’s 2013 legislative session. Senator Wilton Simpson says one of those issues was the Everglades Restoration Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Ag in Review for the Week of April 8, 2013

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather

A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Pollen and Bees Essential to our Food Supply

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

David Westervelt, assistant chief of apiary with the Florida Department of Agriculture, reminds to be thankful for that pollen and bee that helps provide the food, fiber and many other products we use every day. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farm Bill Discussions Continue

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

Discussions concerning a new farm bill continue as Tyron Spearman has the latest on what’s being said in our nation’s capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024