NCGA Statement on the Drought and the Renewable Fuel Standard

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WASHINGTON (July 19, 2012) – National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer released the following statement in response to media coverage and Capitol briefings on the drought, food prices and the Renewable Fuel Standard. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …

GA Cotton Farmers Should Expect High Levels of Stink Bugs

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UGA Entomologist Philip Roberts warns GA cotton growers to expect high levels of stink bugs this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

Vilsack Ready to Press the Panic Button Regarding Lack of Farm Bill Action

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While in Kissimmee, FL, last week, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told us that he is about ready press the panic button when it comes to the current Farm Bill standstill in the House. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …

How Vote on GA Transportation Sales Tax Impacts Producers

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Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar gives us more details on how the 2012 TSPLOST vote could affect producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025

When and How Consumers Will See Food Price Increases

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Retail food prices dropped about 3 percent last quarter, that despite a severe drought affecting much of the nation’s farm country. So the question is, when and how will consumers see food price increases? Food Prices Decrease for Second Quarter: Download Audio Food Price Increases Expected Next Year: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember …

USDA Designates Douglas County in Georgia as a Primary Natural Disaster Area

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WASHINGTON, July 18, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Douglas County in Georgia as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, …

Large Acreage a Concern for Peanut Prices

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Due to the number of acres dedicated to peanuts this year, Tyron Spearman reports there are concerns as to how that will affect the price many growers will see over the next couple of years. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role …

Southern Peanut Growers Conference Starts Thursday

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Organizers of the 14th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference invite growers to attend the event which will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about legislative issues, marketing and research in the peanut industry. Also, Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To …