Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 27, 2013

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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 GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Japan and U.S. Agree to Historic Organic Trade Partnership

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USDA has announced that the United States and Japan have formed a partnership that will recognize the two organic programs as equivalent and allow access to each other’s markets. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Still Waiting on House Request for Farm Bill Conference

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Even with the expiration of the current farm bill extension looming, there is still nothing on the House’s schedule on entering negotiations with the Senate. Former Reagan USDA Secretary and D.C. Lobbyist John Block gives his take on the situation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

My Florida Farm Weather Program

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Florida producers can now use their smartphones or computers to get real-time local weather data through the My Florida Farm Weather program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

States Receive Funding for Specialty Crop Block Grants

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USDA has announced the recipients of the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program awards. Click here for a complete list of the 2013 project summaries and view a list of awards by location. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Convention

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The 70th annual convention of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association will officially wrap up today, after several days of discussions regarding timely issues, as well as previews of upcoming new varieties. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants Create New Economic Opportunities and Grow Markets in Local Communities

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Washington, Sept. 24, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will invest $52 million in grants to support America’s specialty crop producers through the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program awards. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024