Ag in Review for the Week of June 18, 2012

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

Southern Peanut Farmers Federation Disappointed in Senate Farm Bill Provisions

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WASHINGTON, D.C. June 22, 2012 The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation (SPFF) issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Farm Bill, S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, in the U.S. Senate. The SPFF is comprised of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, the Florida Peanut Producers Association, the Mississippi Peanut Growers Association and the Georgia Peanut Commission. …

Farm Bill Hi-lights

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Tyron Spearman looks at some of the hi-lights of the Senate version of the farm bill which passed yesterday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Southern Senators Still Concerned with Senate Passed Farm Bill

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The 2012 Farm Bill has received the approval of the Senate, but not everyone is pleased. Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss is one of several southern senators who voted against the final measure. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Sen. Saxby Chambliss’ Statement on the Farm Bill

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Today, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R- Ga., former chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, voted against final passage of S.3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012. Below is his statement: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Statement From Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on U.S. Senate Approval of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act

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WASHINGTON, June 21, 2012– Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the U.S. Senate’s approval of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act: “I’m very pleased that the Senate acted in bipartisan spirit today to approve the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

House Ag Will Address Farm Bill After July 4 Recess

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The House Agriculture Committee is scheduled to begin their Farm Bill markup on July 11, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Putnam says Water Continues to be Major Challenge for FL Farmers

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When it comes to challenges facing our farmers, Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says that water continues to be on the top of the list. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024