Additional NRCS Funding Opportunity Available for Florida Farmers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

GAINESVILLE, FL., Jan.21, 2014–The 2008 Farm Bill was recently granted a short extension by Congress. This extension allows the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida to give farmers and ranchers an additional opportunity to improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve forest lands, conserve energy, enhance organic operations, and achieve other environmental benefits. Download Audio Sponsored …

The Reasons Behind Low Food Price Hikes in 2013

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Corn, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Vegetables

By now shoppers are well aware that they paid less than expected for their food in 2013, and now USDA economist Ricky Volpe explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Farmers Fend Off Another Freeze

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

While Florida survived relatively unscathed from the much talked about polar vortex a couple weeks back, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has details regarding a much less publicized blast of cold air that hit the state late last week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Omnibus Appropriations Bill Funds Several Important Agricultural Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The fiscal year 2014 omnibus spending package continues major nutrition programs, includes a key policy on overseas food aid, funding for USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service, and boosts rural development. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Required Learning

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Agriculture is becoming an important subject. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

2014 Agricultural Outlook Webcasts Available

Randall Weiseman Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The University of Florida has released webcast presentations for the 2014 Florida Agricultural Outlook Conference. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Vilsack’s Thoughts on the Needs for 2014

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

As we are at about the mid mark of this first month in 2014 Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack gives a quick synopsis of his thoughts of what this year should and could bring for the ag sector. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024