Senate Now Moving on to Actual Writing of Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

The Senate Ag Committee has wrapped up the hearing portion of the Farm Bill process and now move onto the tough task of writing a farm bill that meets as many of American Ag’s vastly different needs as possible. If they or the House fail, USDA Acting Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Ag Michael Scuse dreads the result. Download Audio …

Monsanto’s Farm Mom of the Year

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Monsanto’s Jessica Simmons says they are honoring the contributions farm moms make to their family, farm, community and industry with the 2012 America’s Farmers Mom of the Year program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …

Farm Program Cuts Being Discussed

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Discussions continue in our nation’s capitol as to how many dollars will be cut from agriculture and what programs will see less funding, as Tyron Spearman has the latest on that thought process. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …

FL NRCS to Host 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is excited to host their 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration. Mimi Williams with the FL NRCS Plant Materials Center gives us more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Key Congressman Not Optimistic About Farm Bill Passing in 2012

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U.S. House Ag Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Jack Kingston is rather skeptical on the chances of passing the farm bill this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …

USDA Announces Assistance to Rural Communities and Residents Affected by Recent Tornadoes

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Weather

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL Congressman Hopes to Bring Farmer’s Concerns Back to DC

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

Senate Highway Bill Moves Forward with Agricultural Exemptions

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock

WASHINGTON (March 13, 2012) – Although the Highway Bill (S.1813) has been a victim of partisan politics, according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Associate Director of Legislative Affairs Kent Bacus, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) reached an agreement on the consideration of a series of amendments to the Highway Bill. Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Recognizing our Farmers and Ranchers Beyond a Day or Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …

Ag Day A Big Hit for Okeechobee Kindergarteners

Gary Cooper Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

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 …