Estate Tax Repeal Legislation Captures Support

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Proposed legislation that would repeal estate taxes, the Death Tax Repeal Act by Texas Congressman Kevin Brady, has 218 co-sponsors. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Don’t Pack a Pest

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service’s “Don’t Pack a Pest” campaign, which helps protect Florida’s $100 billion agriculture industry from the threat of invasive pests. Download Audio To learn more, click on “Don’t Pack a Pest” Campaign. You can follow Florida Commissioner …

Child Labor

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Everett Griner talks about child labor, and how far it should go in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Ag Census Provided Sales Information

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Information from the latest U.S. Agriculture Census including a lot of information concerning ag sales from all sectors. Tyron Spearman runs through some of the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Subcommittee Examines Impact of EPA Water Rule on Agricultural Producers

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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry, held a public hearing to review the interpretive rule regarding the applicability of Clean Water Act (CWA) agricultural exemptions. The CWA was signed into law in 1972 with an intent to preserve water quality in the United States by regulating discharges …

Helping Put Florida Producers and Customers Together

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From the farm gate to the dinner plate, consumers are looking for more local food options. And according to the latest USDA Census of Agriculture, industry estimates put local food sales at $7 billion in 2011, reflecting the market’s growing importance. Download Audio To learn more about it click here. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Scott: Let Voters Decide on Conservation Amendment

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FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 17, 2014……Gov. Rick Scott said it was “the right thing to do” for the Cabinet on Tuesday to approve the sale of four closed jails and three other sites to raise money for future land preservation. However, when asked after the Cabinet meeting whether he would support or oppose an …

Questions on Tax Extension Time-Line

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Last week saw the passage of the tax extenders bill by the House, which included a permanent extension of section 179, a key provision for farmers and ranchers who want to buy new equipment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Farm Thefts

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Everett Griner talks about farm products having great value in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

New Director of Communications for Georgia Ag Department

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Today was the last day for a staff member here at Southeast AgNet. After almost six years, Julie McPeake is moving on as she has accepted a position with the Georgia Department of Agriculture. I was able to talk with her new boss, Commissioner Gary Black. He describes how pleased he is that she is joining his staff and discusses …