GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Agricultural economist Kenneth Ray Tefertiller, head of the University of Florida’s agriculture program from 1973 to 1988 and a retired professor of food and resource economics, died today. Tefertiller had lived in Gainesville since 1965, when he arrived at UF to take a position as a professor and chairman of what was then called the agricultural economics department. …
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Farm Bill Veto Threat Disappointing
As we wait for the Senate to once again take up the 2007 Farm Bill, Tyron Spearman reports there are some in Washington D.C. who continue to show disappointment towards the Administration’s threats to veto it. Â Report (1:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Farm Bill Stalled
The Senate farm bill stalled last week in a dispute over restricting amendments. The Senate is off for the Veterans Day holiday Monday and will reconvene on Tuesday but consideration of the Farm Bill is not listed on the agenda. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …
Texas Growers Ponder “Greening” and New Fresh Rules
Speaking with Texas Citrus Mutual President Ray Prewett during his visit to Florida in recent days, we discussed citrus greening and how Texas growers feel about the new fresh fruit shipping rules expected soon from U S D A. Hear more of Ray’s comments in both these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust …
Getting Ready for Farm City Week
The upcoming celebration of National Farm-City Week kicked off this week with a luncheon in Washington DC. At the event, the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its inaugural “Book of the Year†award to a Georgia tree farmer, better known to rock and rollers for his career as keyboardist for the Rolling Stones. Chuck Leavell was honored for …
Senate Slows Farm Bill Work
Work on the 2007 Farm Bill slowed in the Senate Wednesday as lawmakers put it aside to take up other issues. Some amendments were introduced on Tuesday, including payment limitations. Report (1:30 mp3) Meanwhile, the AgJobs bill will not be included as an amendment to the farm bill, but there are several provisions that will help farmers transition to organic …
Peanut Crop 75% Harvested
 Nice weather the past few days has allowed harvest to roll along, and according to USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, peanut harvest is 75% complete. Tyron Spearman has the numbers.  Report (:30 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Farm Bill Concerns
The Bush administration has a few concerns about the Senate version of the Farm Bill being debated this week. Tyron Spearman has the details. Â Report (:55 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Administration Concerns With Farm Bill
The Bush Administration is threatening a veto of the Senate farm bill in its current form. Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner held a press conference Monday outlining their concerns. Report (1:30 mp3) Conner says Farm Bill concerns also include specialty crop provisions. Report (2:00 mp3) Conner says the Senate farm bill is about $29 billion over budget. Report (1:30 mp3) …