Disaster Aid May End

Randall Weiseman General

House Ag Committee Chairman Collin Peterson says disaster aid may become a thing of the past. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Dry Weather Concerns

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Weather

Congressman Allen Boyd, who is a fifth generation farmer from north Florida, expressed his concerns about dry conditions during an interview in Washington DC last week. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

E85 Stations Surpass 1200

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, General

According to the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition, the number of E85 refueling locations across the United States has now exceeded 1,200. Last year at this time, the number of E85 sites across the U.S was less than 750 facilities. During the past year, more than 450 new sites have been established including E85 locations opening for the first time in …

No Partisanship in Ag

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Partisan bickering is commonplace in Congress but not when it comes to the farm bill, according to ranking Senate Agricutlure committee member Saxby Chambliss of Georgia. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Commissioner’s Spotlight

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. The program provides women (pregnant, postpartum or breast-feeding) and children (ages 1 through 4) who are enrolled in USDA’s Women, Infants and Children program (WIC), with coupons that can be redeemed for fresh produce at participating farmers’ markets in North Florida. More information about the Farmers’ Market Nutrition …

FL Session Over But More to Come

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

The 2007 Florida Legislative session ended last week, but it’s not over yet. Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks says lawmakers will be back for a special session next month to deal with property tax reform. Report (1:30 wma) Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

FL Congressman Boyd Not Hopeful for Immigration Reform

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida, General

Meeting with North Florida Congressman Allen Boyd during our travels to Washington D C this week, I asked him if he thought we will see meaningful Immigration Reform anytime soon. His comments reflect the frustration we heard from many people we spoke with while on Capitol Hill, as an ongoing media frenzy on the subject continues to largely portray an …

FL AgNet Week In Review May 4, 2007

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Podcast

In this week’s pod cast, the Annual Imported Fire Ant Conference is held in Gainesville, Citrus growers learn about biological control, Gary Cooper visits the nation’s capitol, House Agriculture Chairman give the Farm Bill timeline, and Florida’s legislative session ends with Agriculture on top. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust …

FL Agriculture Fares Well in Legislature

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General

Director of Legislative Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Sam Ard, says agriculture did very well this year in the state legislative session.  Report (1:00 wma)   Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

House Ag Chairman on Farm Bill Timeline

Randall Weiseman General

In Washington D.C. this week, Congressman Collin Peterson gave farm broadcasters the timeline in the 2007 Farm Bill.  Report (1:15 wma)    Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024