Another Farm Bill Extension Needed

Randall Weiseman General

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.  Report (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 …

Florida Legislative Update

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

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

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops, General, Peanuts

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Producers …

Farm Bill Deadline Coming Fast

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

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

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

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 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 …

AL SLE Rodeo is This Week

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …

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 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 …

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 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 19, …

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 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 …