Optimistic on Farm Bill Timeline

Randall Weiseman General

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns is still optimistic we’ll see a new farm bill yet this calendar year.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

COOL About One Year Away

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, Livestock

Just a reminder that Country of Origin Labeling is right at one year away from implementation.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

I C E Futures U. S. President Explains NYBOT Name Change

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

In Southeast AgNet’s citrus news broadcasts and webcasts in recent weeks you’ve been hearing about New York Board of Trade’s name change to “I C E Futures U. S.” As growers and the industry look toward the markets for the coming season, we contacted “ICE” President Tom Farley to discuss the name change and what’s behind it. These are the …

EU to Increase Crop Production

Randall Weiseman General

The European Union is working towards allowing their farmers to actually put more ground into production next year.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

More Support for 2025

Randall Weiseman Energy, General

More and more states have joined those from our area in signing on to support the 2025 renewable energy goal.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Recognizes Century Pioneer Family Farms

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Two farms in North Florida have been added to the list of Century Pioneer Family Farms.  Report (:25 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Immigration Debate Continues

Randall Weiseman General

The debate concerning immigration is on-going, especially with certain members of the U.S. Senate.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Improving Food Import Safety

Randall Weiseman General, Livestock

A group is focusing on improving the safety of food imports coming into the United States.  Report (:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

State Budget Cuts Threaten Florida Ag, IFAS and Ag Education

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

Several items in this report…comments from FL Ag Commissioner Charlie Bronson about why agriculture industry and ag education interests need to be very concerned about the Legislative Special Session that starts Tuesday in Tallahassee. Also in this report, two citrus grower workshops this week (pdf file) where Citrus Health Response Plan experts will be on hand to help growers complete …

FL IFAS Concerned About Property Tax Vote

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

In January Florida citizens will be voting on a tax reform measure, something that has many concerned, including those with the University Extension program.  Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024