When it comes to implementing a new farm bill,  Tyron Spearman says there’s a lot to be done by the Farm Service Agency. Report (1:05 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
Farm Bill Passes Senate
The Senate passed the 2007 Farm Bill on Thursday by an even larger margin than the House – voting 81 to 15 in favor of the Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2008, despite the threat of a presidential veto. Senate Ag Committee ranking Republican Saxby Chambliss of Georgia says the bill is good for farmers, better for the hungry. …
Farm Bill Headed For Veto
The House passed the 2007 Farm Bill on Wednesday by an apparently veto-proof vote of 318 to 106. The Senate is expected to pass the bill today. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer says the president will veto the bill even though he knows it will be hard for Congress to vote against it with so many “presents” in it for constituents …
Putnam helps ensure fairness to Florida in new Farm Bill
We got the news release posted below from the Washington D C office of central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam moments after the U. S. House voted overwhelmingly to support the Compromise Committee version of the Farm Bill. Putnam was a member of the Conference Committee. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adam H. Putnam (R-Fla.) today announced his strong support for the …
Mutual Reviews Major Legislative Victory for FL Citrus
In this report, Florida Citrus Mutual Spokesman Andrew Meadows discusses the monies allocated by this year’s state legislature, in a very tight budget year, toward citrus research specifically. And stay tuned, we’ll have a few more segments with Meadows in the days ahead about other actions by this year’s legislature that have impacts in the citrus community. Report (2:00 mp3) …
Farm Bill Fight Tight
The president has promised to veto the final 2007 Farm Bill so congressional leaders are working to get a strong vote in the House and Senate to override. Report 1(1:00 mp3) Report 2(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Farm Bill Veto Expected
Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer says President Bush will veto the Farm Bill compromise announced Thursday by negotiators. He issued the following statement. “Today, the United States House and Senate announced the completion of a farm bill that unfortunately fails to include much needed reform and increases spending by nearly $20 billion. At a time of record farm income, Congress decided …
Farm Bill Compromise Announced
Nearly five months after the Senate passed its version of the 2007 Farm Bill, negotiators happily announced a compromise bill Thursday. Conference committee chairman Senator Tom Harkin called the bill a non-partisan effort and the question now is whether the president will sign it. Report(1:00 mp3) The bill includes provisions for specialty crop producers. Report(1:00 mp3) Read more here from …
IFAS Budget Details
Under the new state budget passed by the Florida Legislature, the University of Florida’s budget plan for FY 2008-09 includes a 6 percent reduction in state funds for the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), consistent with reductions for other parts of the university. Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
Farm Bill Announcement Today
Congressional negotiators will announce a final farm bill conference agreement this afternoon and discuss the details of the final bill, which makes investments in conservation, energy, nutrition and rural development while continuing and strengthening farm income protection. This announcement comes after little news this week, the White House continuing to threaten a veto, and negotiators indicating they might be willing …