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