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. Ă‚Â Report (1:20 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
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
Ă‚Â 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 hasĂ‚Â the numbers. Ă‚Â Report (:30 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
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. Ă‚Â Report (:55 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …
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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Senate Debating Farm Bill
All of agriculture has their eyes on the Senate this weekĂ‚Â where discussionsĂ‚Â are being held concerning the 2007 Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has this update. Ă‚Â Report (:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …