WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2011 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson announced today that FSA is making available a determination document, also referred to as a statement of position, regarding tobacco payment funding. The document states the current methods used to calculate manufacturer and importer assessments that fund the Tobacco Transition Payment Program …
GA Pecan Growers Seeing Banner Prices
Georgia’s pecan crop could set a record thanks to high demand which is creating even higher prices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Peanuts Loans Have Been Repaid
Marketing loans made for 2010 peanuts have been completely repaid as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
US Congress Places Restrictions on Implementation of GIPSA Rule
WASHINGTON (Nov. 17, 2011) – Congress voted Nov. 17, 2011, on a $19.8 billion 2012 agricultural spending bill that includes language blocking the U.S. Department of Agriculture from implementing controversial reforms to livestock and poultry marketing. The so-called GIPSA rule, proposed last year by the USDA’s Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyard’s Administration, would have wreaked havoc on the U.S. cattle …
Metal Thefts
Everett Griner talks on new laws are introduced laws that will tighten metal theft. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Dressing the Walls with Cotton
Cotton has long held the market for putting clothes on our backs, but in the following reports, Tom Wedegaertner, director of ag research for Cotton Incorporated, explains how they are now dressing up another surface, our walls. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Advisory Committee Planned For Proposed Forest Planning Rule
Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell explains why there is a need for a federal advisory committee to advise the US Forest Service on matters connected to a proposed planning rule for our nations forest. Download Audio
Georgia Cattlemen Pleased with FTAs
Executive Vice President of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Josh White, talks about how important the recent passage of the free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea are to cattle producers in Georgia. Download Audio
Deep Cuts for Energy Programs in Proposed Ag Appropriations Bill
The FY2012 Ag Appropriations Bill has emerged out of Conference and will now come back to the House and Senate for a final vote. The 136.6-billion dollar proposal includes some pretty deep cuts to energy programs. Download Audio
New Farm Bill may be Written Secretly
As work continues on trying to trim the nation’s budget, Tyron Spearman reports today that some are worried the new farm bill could be secretly written through those budget talks. Download Audio