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USDA Extends Acreage Reporting Deadline for FSA to August 2nd
WASHINGTON, July 11, 2013 – USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced an extension of the FSA acreage reporting deadline. Farmers and landowners have an additional 18 calendar days to submit their annual report of acreage to their local FSA county office with the deadline extended from Monday, July 15, 2013, to Friday, Aug. 2, 2013. Only …
With House Passage of Partial Farm Bill, ASA Looks for Cooperation in Conference
ST. LOUIS, July 11, 2013 – Earlier today, in a party-line vote of 216-208, the House of Representatives passed a stripped down version of the 2013 Farm Bill, containing only farm programs. American Soybean Association (ASA) President Danny Murphy, a soybean farmer from Canton, Miss., issued the following statement on the vote: Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
House Passes Farm Only Farm Bill
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 ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …
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 ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Sound Economy
Farm economy is staying strong. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026
The Benefits of Beneficial Insects
There are several ways beneficial insects make our lives better, not only in agriculture to help protect our crops, but in many other ways as well. Rod Bain explains in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
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. …
Alabama and Georgia Crops Look Good
Across the nation, both corn and soybean crops look good while the cotton crop is starting to decline in some areas. But in both Alabama and Georgia, the four major growing crops looked good as of this past Sunday. AL Report: Download Audio GA Report: Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Two Big Events this Week
There are two big events taking place this week, as one is designed for peanut researchers while the other is for all farmers across the region. Tyron Spearman has the details about both. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …