Farm Bill Sparring Continues

Randall Weiseman General

Tyron Spearman has the latest news out of Washington D.C. concerning the farm bill.  Report (1:15 mp3)                     Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New Ag Secretary at Classic

Randall Weiseman General

Southeast Agnet was represented at the 2008 Commodity Classic in Nashville last week, along with 144 other ag media and more than 4500 total attendees. The man of the hour was new agriculture secretary Ed Schafer, who spoke at the general session and then held a press conference for the media. Main topics were the farm bill, commodity prices, agriculture …

Still Debating Farm Bill Dollars

Randall Weiseman General

Tyron Spearman has the latest information out of Washington D.C. about what may or may not be happening with the farm bill.  Report (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farm Bill Talks Continue

Randall Weiseman General

Work continues on trying to get a farm bill put togeher before March 15th, but Tyron Spearman reports some feel another extension may be needed.  Report (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Export Growth

Randall Weiseman General

At the USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, last week, Undersecretary Mark Keenum announced that US agricultural exports are now expected to hit another record with growth of nearly 20 percent compared to last year. High-value product exports such as fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, combined with animal products are forecast to rise a combined $3.5 billion in 2008 to record …

AL Cattleman Receives Ag Alumni Honor

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General

Three men were inducted into the Auburn Agricultural Alumni Association’s Hall of Honor last week, one of those being well known cattle producer Ned Ellis of Ft. Deposit.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

CRP Projects Approved

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

USDA has approved the second round of conservation projects, and Tyron Spearman says the list includes a project in Alabama.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Mahoney Addresses Highlands Growers

Gary Cooper Citrus, Energy, Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Florida Congressman Tim Mahoney discussed several issues with Highlands County citrus growers at their recent banquet. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports on the event, and catches up with Mahoney for comments to share with our listeners. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Possible Farm Bill Deal?

Randall Weiseman General

Will there be a deal made with the farm bill? That’s a question Tyron Spearman says will need to be answered when Congress gets back to action.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Hopeful for a Farm Bill by March 15th

Randall Weiseman General

There are some who are still hopeful that we will see a new farm bill by March 15th. Tyron Spearman has the story.  Report (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024