Bronson Campaigns For Biofuels

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

Now that Charles Bronson has been re-elected for another term as state agriculture commissioner he can continue his campaign to bring renewable fuels production to Florida. Report (1:30 wma) And Bronson says he is ready for 4 more years.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Tommy Irvin Looks to Lame Duck for Disaster Aid

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia

Now that the elections are over, and Tommy Irvin has been re-elected to serve one more term as Georgia Agriculture Commissioner, he is looking forward to a lame duck session of Congress to get some disaster relief for the state’s producers. Report (1:00 wma) Irvin said he also is looking forward to continuing with his mission.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored …

FSA County Committee Elections Continue

Randall Weiseman General

While mid-term elections made be over, Tyron Spearman has a quick reminder another set of elections still continue.  Report (:15 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

SE Climate Consortium Has Info For Growers

Randall Weiseman General, Weather

Being aware of how seasonal weather patterns might affect specific commodities can help growers make better decisions from year to year and the Southeast Climate Consortium helps growers in this part of the country do just that. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Ag and Business Leaders Want Amendment 3 to Pass!

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Livestock, Pork, Sugar, Vegetables

In this Juice News report, Gary Cooper has comments from Mark Wilson of the Florida Chamber about why agriculture folks want Amendment 3 to pass.  ALso in this report, a brief follow up with comments from Indian River Citrus League about USDA’s planned purchase of millions of gallons of Florida grapefruit juice, which should help stabalize prices for growers.  Report (1:00 wma) …

Florida Ag Wants Amendment 3 to Pass!

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

Agriculture people in Florida are fed up with needless and inappropriate amendments being made to the state constitution, things like pig crate amendments that make Florida a laughing stock nationwide.  BUT there are people who like being able to snow the public into voting for amendments that voters often don’t understand.  At the last minute we heard about millions of dollars coming …

Serious Farm Bill Work About to Begin

Randall Weiseman General

Lots of work has already been done to gather producer input for the 2007 farm bill. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns says once the election is out of the way, serious work on the bill is just around the corner. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

High End Pet Food

Randall Weiseman General

For many pet owners, nothing is too good for our dog or cat, and that is why gourmet pet foods are increasing in popularity. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FSA County Committee Elections

Randall Weiseman General

Tuesday is election day across the country, but even after that is over farmers and ranchers still have another vote to cast in the 2006 Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Election Impact on Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman General

Control of the House or Senate may shift from Republicans to Democrats after Tuesday’s elections – which may or may not affect the 2007 farm bill. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024