WASHINGTON, March 14, 2012— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced comprehensive outreach efforts are underway to assess damage and assist rural Midwest and Southern communities in the wake of recent deadly storms. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For …
GA Growers Encouraged to Attend 2012 Farm Bill Hearings
U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss will hold two Farm Bill forums on Friday, March 16th to discuss the Farm Bill process and to listen to farmers from across the state. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton gives us the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …
FL Congressman Hopes to Bring Farmer’s Concerns Back to DC
During U.S. Congressman Allen West’s recent visit with farmers back home in Florida, he noted that he hopes that some of agriculture’s longstanding issues can be solved soon. Download Audio For the complete interview and story click here. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle …
Peanut Price and Loan Update & Chambliss Attending Farm Bill Forums
Today Tyron Spearman has the latest peanut price and loan numbers along with a reminder about a couple of farm bill hearings that will take place this Friday in Georgia. Peanuts: Download Audio Farm Bill: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
The Cotton Board Holds March Meeting
(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) – The Cotton Board recently held its March Board Meeting in Austin, TX. The purpose of the meeting was to allow The Cotton Board to review Cotton Incorporated’s plan for 2013 and develop strategic recommendations. The meeting was well attended by both producer and importer board members. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …
Recognizing our Farmers and Ranchers Beyond a Day or Week
It depends on who you talk to and what calendar you check for when you should officially celebrate Agriculture Week. But truth be told we shouldn’t wait on somebody or something to tell us to honor all the men and women who provide us with food, fiber, shelter and energy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …
More Peanuts
Peanut acreage is going to rise sharply. Just how much? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
Ag Day A Big Hit for Okeechobee Kindergarteners
Okeechobee, Florida is in a rural area and is a big farm town, particularly in dairy production…But located on the north side of Lake Okeechobee, it’s also a good example of why even agriculture folks in rural areas need to be aware that lots of urban thinking people live in their midst. Listen to these interviews as local kindergarten teacher …
South Florida Farmers Say Congressmen West & Kingston “Get It”
Southeast AgNet was there when Congressman Jack Kingston from Georgia joined Congressman Allen West in West’s south Florida Congressional district on Friday, to visit with a couple small groups of leading area farmers about critical issues of the day. The conversation was quite candid, and the farmers were encouraged that these Congressional representatives “get it”, particularly when it comes to …
Roberts Talks with Alabama Farmers Invited to Farm Bill Forums
A group of farmers from Alabama recently heard from Senator Pat Roberts as Tyron Spearman has those details along with a note about a couple of farm bill forums that will take place later this week in Georgia. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage …