USDA to Fund Honeybee Project

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There is new funding available to help beekeepers with the health and protection of their bees.  Report (:30 mp3)  Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida …

16 Georgia Counties Eligible for ECP Funds

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It’s been announced that farmers in 16 counties in Georgia can now apply to receive financial help through the Emergency Conservation Program.  Report (:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …

Public Meetings on ECP

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The Farm Service Agency will be holding public meetings concerning the Emergency Conservation Program, with the first 3 to take place here in the Southeast.  Report (:50 mp3) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

No-Match Rule Delayed

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A federal court in San Francisco blocked the Department of Homeland Security’s no-match rule from taking effect as scheduled, but the Social Security Administration is fighting the temporary delay in sending out letters. Find out more here. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support …

Keep Extension of Farm Bill Temporary

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Many in agriculture realize with the current farm bill expiring at the end of this month, an extension will be needed while lawmakers continue to hash out the details of a new one. But top USDA officials are pushing to make sure it’s just a temporary extension.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …

Record Exports Forecast Again

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USDA officials are forecasting a record $79 billion in FY 2007 agricultural exports. For fiscal year 2008, USDA expects exports to reach $83.5 billion with growth and new sales across all major agricultural product groups. Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle …

Southeast Agnet in Germany

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Southeast Agnet’s Lee McCoy is in Germany this week for a major announcement from Bayer Crop Science. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the …

New Japanese Ag Minister – AGAIN

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Japan may be running out of candidates for agriculture minister. The country’s prime minister has now appointed his fourth ag minister this year. The third resigned earlier this week after just a week on the job, due to a scandal involving misuse of farm subsidies. The previous ag minister resigned last month for another scandal, and the one before that …

USDA Official on COOL and Farm Bill

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Yet another comment period for Country of Origin labeling came to an end on August 21 and USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory programs Bruce Knight talks about what happens now. Knight also addresses when he thinks the farm bill process will be completed. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To …

Disaster Program Signup

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USDA has announced sign-up dates for the new Livestock Compensation Program, Livestock Indemnity Program and Crop Disaster Program. The three ad hoc disaster programs provide benefits to farmers and ranchers who suffered losses caused by natural disasters in recent years. Eligible ranchers and other livestock producers can apply to receive benefits under the Livestock Compensation Program (LCP) and Livestock Indemnity …