October 23rd is the latest projected date the Senate Ag Committee is expected to mark-up the 2007 farm bill as Congress is now observing the Columbus Day recess. Richey Seaton with the Georgia Cotton Commission says the longer it drags out the greater the possibility for an extension. Report(1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida …
Proposed Rule on Lease Agreements
USDA has released a proposal on lease agreements asĂ‚Â Tyron Spearman looks at the proposed rule. Ă‚Â Report (:35 mp3) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay …
Alabama Food Products Month
Governor Bob Riley has declared October as “Alabama Food Products Month” – a time to enjoy many of the delicious food products created and produced here in Alabama. More than 75 Alabama companies are participating in the month’s promotions, displaying special window signs highlighting Alabama Food Products month and featuring “Buy Alabama’s Best” shelf tags to identify Alabama products throughout …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the “Fresh from Florida” online store. To access the store’s web site, visit the company promo store here. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance …
Farm Bill Delays
Markup of the Senate Farm Bill has been delayed again. The senate ag committee was scheduled to mark up the bill on Thursday, but chairman Tom Harkin postponed the action at the last minute, citing Senate scheduling difficulties. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding …
Irvin on Water Plan
At a meeting on Georgia’s proposed statewide water plan this week, Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin stressed the need for agriculture to have a strong voice in the development of the plan. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida …
FL Ag Education Expecting Budget Cuts
The Florida Legislature started their special session Wednesday to figure out where money will come from to fill the budget shortfall. And ag education in FloridaĂ‚Â is just one of the areas anticipating cuts. Ă‚Â Report (1:10 mp3) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …
Senate to Hold Tax Mark-up Session
Thursday will be a day some action will take place in the Senate concerning a new farm bill. Tyron Spearman has the latest. Ă‚Â Report (1:05 mp3) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay …
USDA Issues CRP Rental Payments
Some $1.8 billion in Conservation Reserve Program rental payments will soon be going out.  Report (:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026
AL Sparks Named New NASDA President-Elect
Ron Sparks, Alabama’s Agriculture & Industries Commissioner has been named President-Elect of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Ă‚Â Report (:40 mp3) Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle …