This next farm bill will be tough and Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
USDA Releases Final Draft of Crop Insurance Agreement
WASHINGTON – As part of the Administration’s continuing efforts to reform the Federal crop insurance program, reduce the Federal deficit, and maximize taxpayer dollars, USDA has released the final draft of a new crop insurance agreement and announced that $6 billion in savings has been created through this action. Two thirds of this savings will go toward paying down the …
FL NRCS Encourages Producers to Signup for Energy Audit Program
Florida NRCS program specialist, Kenneth Morgan, wants to inform producers of a initiative designed to improve agricultural energy conservation and efficiency in Florida. Download Audio Click here for more information.
Youth Labor
The rights groups are opposing child labor. Everett Griner talks on this today. Download Audio
Farmland Ownership
Absentee farm ownership is growing. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Gulf Coast Bracing for Effects on Ag from Oil Spill
The oil spill is beginning to have a larger impact on agriculture in the gulf coast and USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says normal wind patterns this time of year could make it worse. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.
The Battle Over Trade With Cuba
Everett Griner informs us on why the trade issue will not die. Download Audio
Senate to Hold Farm Bill Hearings
The Senate Agriculture Committee Chair has announced they too will soon hold hearings concerning the 2012 Farm Bill as Tyron Spearman has the details. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields.
Big Agriculture
Lack of competition hurts producers. Everett Griner tells us how. Download Audio