World Food Crisis

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, General

Even though the issue of the World Food Crisis has been quiet recently Christopher DelGado with the World Bank says he believes we will be seeing more global food problems as the year wears on. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Broadband for Rural America?

Gary Cooper Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Lots of talk in political circles about what is being done to bring broadband technology to rural America. In this report from USDA radio, comments from the new Agriculture Secretary on the matter. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

What is really affected in the recession?

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Today Everett Griner gives us some statistics on just what is really affected by the recession. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cookie Monster is Eating his Veggies

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Sesame Street is partnering with the National WIC Association to help children and families have healthier options and encourage them to make Healthy Habits a part of their daily routines. WIC will deliver child and family-friendly messages from the Sesame Street Muppets to aid in implementing the new WIC food packages. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture …

FL NRCS Reminder about Sign-up Cutoff Dates

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind producers that this Friday, March 13th is the signup cutoff date for both EQIP and WHIP. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Farm Bureau Gears Up For Members to Meet Lawmakers

Gary Cooper General

If there was ever a year farmers and ranchers should visit their state Capitol, this is it, and Florida Farm Bureau is expecting a record crowd in Tallahassee March 16th and 17th for Farm Bureau Day activities. In this report, Legislative Affairs Director Ben Parks in FFBF’s Tallahassee office says a member briefing will be Monday night and the big …

Still the Richest Country in the World

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Why do we still have children going to bed hungry? Everett Griner has some outlook on this today. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

First Wave of Stimulus Funding

Randall Weiseman General, USDA-NRCS

The first wave of USDA economic stimulus funding has been released including funding for a variety of recovery and reinvestment programs as Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack explains. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

SNAP Funding

Randall Weiseman General

The first round for additional funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is estimated at 145 million dollars set to be released April first. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that this will equate to an 80 dollar increase per month for families in need but will also assist with an economic boost for rural areas. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …

Food Safety Act Introduced

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

In Washington this week both Democratic and Republican senators got behind comprehensive legislation which will increase food inspection and oversight in the wake of the recent issue with salmonella being found in certain peanut products. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024