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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 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) …
Alabama Forest Health Initiative
The Alabama Forestry Commission has partnered with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service on a special initiative under the Fiscal Year 2008 Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Senate Debating Farm Bill
All of agriculture has their eyes on the Senate this week where discussions are being held concerning the 2007 Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has this update.  Report (:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
FSA County Committee Elections
Agricultural producers are urged to vote for candidates to serve on their local USDA Farm Service Agency county committee, which makes decisions about federal disaster and conservation programs, commodity price support loans and payments and other issues. Eligible voters should have already received ballots by mail that need to be returned by December 3. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …
TSA Photos & A New Link for Seed, Sod & Pasture BMP’s
Here are some different photos of Tropical Soda Apple, and a new link for important new TSA BMP’s for seed, sod, and pasture situations. Stay tuned to Southeast AgNet in weeks ahead for more features and information on protecting your pastures, seed production and sod plantings from this “Weed from Hell.” Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …
Senate to Debate Farm Bill
The farm bill is heading to the floor of the Senate this coming week and debate is expected to be lively on a number of issues. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024