Agriculture committee leaders in Congress have agreed to another extension of the current farm bill to April 18. It has been five months since the 2002 Farm Bill expired and the current extension of that bill will expire on Saturday. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …
Ag Literacy Day Volunteers Needed
Florida agriculture industry volunteers are invited to read in elementary school classrooms around the state a special book this year as part of Florida Agriculture Literacy Day 2008. “These Florida Farms!†written for the fifth anniversary of Florida Ag Literacy Day educates students about commodities grown in the Sunshine State. Register to read on-line here. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat …
Pest Control Industry Concerned Over IFAS Cuts TOO!
It is a growing reality that major cuts to IFAS will impact far more than just agriculture industries in Florida. In these reports, comments from Florida Pest Control President/CEO Dempsey “D.R.” Sapp Jr, who is in Tallahassee this week as part of a Florida Pest Management Association member delegation. Speaking of industry events in the state Capitol, Florida Cattlemen’s Association …
Another Farm Bill Extension Needed
Many were hoping it wouldn’t come down to this, but with March 15th coming up this Saturday, Tyron Spearman reports another extension of the Farm Bill is going to be needed. Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Florida Legislative Update
It’s the second week of the 2008 Florida legislative session and the budget is the primary concern for agriculture, with lawmakers looking to cut between 3 and 4 billion dollars this year. Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks talks about their concerns. Report (1:00 mp3) Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson says the process is just beginning. Report (1:00 mp3) It’s …
First Shot Allows Planting Flexibility
With the lack of a farm bill and fluctuating commodity prices, some farmers are taking their time deciding what crops to plant this spring. A new product from DuPont called First Shot is helping farmers by allowing them to go ahead and get their burn down done before they make final planting decisions. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …
Farm Bill Deadline Coming Fast
On March 15, the current extension of the 2002 Farm Bill expires, but Congress has yet to even get the 2007 bill to conference committee. Still, Senate Ag Committee ranking member Saxby Chambliss of Georgia is optimistic they can get it done by the deadline. Report (1:00 mp3) Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Tom Harkin says progress was made without much …
New Ag Census Deadline
USDA National Ag Statistics Service is giving producers some extra time to submit their 2007 Census of Agriculture forms before they start calling. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
AL SLE Rodeo is This Week
The 2008 SLE Rodeo kicks off this Thursday in Montgomery and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association invites everyone to attend this years fun.  Report (1:00 mp3) For ticket information and complete schedule of the SLE Rodeo and Junior Livestock Expo events click Here Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Farm Bill Sparring Continues
Tyron Spearman has the latest news out of Washington D.C. concerning the farm bill. Â Report (1:15 mp3) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024