It was by a narrow margin, but this afternoon the U.S. House passed what was called a farm only Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE FUNDING NOW | USDA-Sponsored Farming Project Underway in the Southern PiedmontFebruary 1, 2024
House Trying to Vote On Farm-only Farm Bill
The U.S. House is currently working up to a vote on what is being called a farm-only Farm Bill, as various discussions on both sides of the aisle have been taking place. Here are commnents made just a few minutes ago by Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …
Sound Economy
Farm economy is staying strong. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE FUNDING NOW | USDA-Sponsored Farming Project Underway in the Southern PiedmontFebruary 1, 2024
Ruth Springer Wedgworth Receives “Great Floridian” Designation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Governor Rick Scott this week presented the “Great Floridian” award to George Wedgworth on behalf of the late Ruth Springer Wedgworth during the Great Floridian reception at the Governor’s Mansion. The 2013 Class of Great Floridians is a prestigious group of men and women who have made significant contributions to the progress and prosperity of Florida. …
FFVA Seminars Cancelled, but Producers Can Still Get Prepared
Gary Cooper gives an update on the cancellation of the healthcare seminar series until later on this year. FFVA also has a shortlist of things about the healthcare laws that growers can be doing now to prepare. Download Audio More can be read on this along with the notice from the Treasury Department and a story from USA Today here. …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending July 05, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE FUNDING NOW | USDA-Sponsored Farming Project Underway in the Southern PiedmontFebruary 1, 2024
Farm Bill Picture is not Very Rosy
Many wonder how quickly the U.S. House will again attempt to take up the farm bill, but there are some who are not very optimistic we’ll see anything soon. As a matter of fact David Crow, President of DC Legislative and Regulatory Services in Washington D.C., said when it comes to getting something done anytime soon it’s not a very …
Vilsack on July 4th
As we celebrate our nation’s birthday, here are a few comments from Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack about what this holiday means to him. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE FUNDING NOW | USDA-Sponsored Farming Project Underway in the Southern PiedmontFebruary 1, 2024
Health Care Reform Change Forces Postponement for FFVA Mtgs
Wednesday 07/03/13 The Obama administration unexpectedly announced Tuesday evening that it is delaying the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act until 2015, forcing FFVA to postpone its series of meetings at several locations July 8-11 on the topic. The Treasury Department is expected to release formal guidance soon. You can read the announcement from the Treasury Department here, and …
UFW Foundation Speaks on Immigration Reform
The United Farm Workers Foundation speaks up about immigration reform. Sabrina Hill reports. The United Farm Workers Foundation is urging the House to follow the Senate’s example and pass the immigration reform bill. Clarita Cortes is a Community Outreach Coordinator the UFW Foundation. She says immigration is vital for keeping the agriculture workforce available in California. Download Audio Click here …