AL Looks at Compromise on DOT Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General

Many in Alabama agriculture have been waiting to see what happens concerning a possible exemption in truck licensing with the Department of Transporation. Dr. Billy Powell of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has an update on where things stand with that very topic.  Report (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Farm Bill Funding Compromise Closer

Randall Weiseman General

The House and Senate are bargaining over funding for the farm bill – going from 6 billion over baseline – to over 12 billion to somewhere between 8 and 10 billion. A compromise may be close. Report (1:00 mp3) HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Beginning Farmer Act

Randall Weiseman General

New legislation called the “Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act” would eliminate capital gains tax when property is sold to new farmers and cut it in half for transfers of land between farmers. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Ag Exports Up

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General

Agricultural products totaled nearly 90 billion dollars in 2007 – up 27 percent from 2006, and Alabama agricultural commissioner Ron Sparks has been doing his part to keep those exports growing. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Georgia Farm Bureau Members Visit Capitol

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Some 500 Georgia Farm Bureau members visited the state capitol last week with their president Zippy Duvall, who says that water issues continue to be front and center for agriculture and everyone else in the state. Report (1:00 mp3 Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farm Bill Saga Continues

Randall Weiseman General

Lots of talking but no progress yet on the Farm Bill standoff. The House last week proposed farm bill funding at $6 billion dollars above baseline with cuts for everyone and the White House liked it. On Friday, the Senate came up with a funding level of more than $12 billion above baseline which the administration disapproves of. Report (1:00 …

Returning Census Forms Saves Money

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The National Ag Statistics Service is getting ready to follow-up with people who have not yet returned their 2007 Census of Agriculture forms. The more that are returned before they have to take extra steps, the less taxpayer dollars it costs. Report (1:00 mp3) HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRE YET? USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Farm Bill Compromise

Randall Weiseman General

Tyron Spearman has information about a farm bill compromise being offered by a couple members of the House in order to get the approval of the White House.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Under Secretary Optimistic about Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman General

USDA Under Secretary Bruce Knight is one person who is still very optimistic that Congress will pass a new Farm Bill that will please the President and work for all of agriculture.  Report (:50 mp3)  Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Ag Commissioner on Hall, Ag & Looming Budget Scrap

Gary Cooper Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Catching up with Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson at this week’s Florida Ag Hall of Fame festivities in Tampa, he talks to our audience about the looming budget battle in the upcoming Legislature, and how producers themselves must become more directly involved in telling the story of the industry. Report (2:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR …