As a special Southeast AgNet message for this Christmas holiday season, I thought it would be good to remind our listeners, agriculture folks and urban neighbors alike, about how critically important the agriculture industry is to the Sunshine State in many more ways than most people may realize. Those comments in the first report. In the second report posted below …
FL Congressman Adam Putnam re Farm Bill & Budget
Upon his return to Florida from the Nation’s Capitol for the holidays, Florida Congressman Adam Putnam spoke to Southeast AgNet about a number of ag news items coming together in Congress over the past week or so. Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
Farm Bill Update
Tyron Spearman has an update onĂ‚Â when we can expect to see more action on the new farm bill. Ă‚Â Report (:55 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, 2025Florida Cattle …
President Signs Energy Bill
President George Bush signed the energy bill Wednesday which gives a big boost and a big challenge to the bio-fuels industry and meets the 25 by 25 initiative. This means that by January 1, 2025, the agricultural, forestry and working lands should provide from renewable resources not less than 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the U.S. and …
Sending Out Disaster Payments
Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner has authorized the release of payments to tens of thousands of farmers and ranchers who have suffered losses and faced financial hardships in recent years because of floods, wildfires, tornadoes and other weather-related disasters. USDA is currently processing about one billion dollars in payments under the Crop Disaster Program, Livestock Compensation Program and Livestock Indemnity …
Texas Citrus Center News – December 2007
Here is the The December 2007 Citrus Center Newsletter from Texas A&M University in Kingsville, TX. Thank you to the folks in Texas for sending us their newsletter for posting. Stay Tuned! 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 …
Spending Package Update
Tyron Spearman updates some of the latest news out of our nation’s capitol concerning the spending bill. Ă‚Â 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, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida Farmers on AFBF Committees
Fourteen Florida farmers and ranchers have been named to several Advisory Committees of the American Farm Bureau Federation, according to the Florida Farm Bureau. Read more here. Report (1:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: 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 …
Congress Works on Spending Bill
Congress is working on an omnibus spending bill before leaving Washington for the year. 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 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …
Farm Bill Veto Threat
The Senate passed a farm bill Friday, but the administration is threatening a veto of the bill unless major changes are made in conference. Report (1:30 mp3) 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 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …