Ag in Review for the Week of June 17, 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

Florida Congressman Yoho Comments on Defeat of Farm Bill

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Congressman Ted Yoho (FL-03), a 40-year equine and bovine veterinarian and Florida’s only member of the House Committee on Agriculture, said the following after the House vote which resulted in a defeat of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013: “I am extremely disappointed that some of my Republican colleagues did not recognize a conservative movement toward …

Syngenta Sponsoring Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Scholarship

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Florida high school seniors and college students pursuing a career in agriculture are encouraged to enter the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association’s education scholarship, sponsored by Syngenta. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Many Shocked and Disappointed Regarding House Farm Bill Defeat

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American Farm Bureau Farm Policy Specialist Mary Kay Thatcher says after the surprise defeat of the House Farm Bill, it may be difficult to get the bill back on the House Floor. But Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack reiterates that it is something must be done before the expiration of the 2008 Farm Bill on September 30th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed …

This Month a Critical One for American Agriculture

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With both the Farm Bill and Immigration Reform currently working their way through Congress, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says that this is a very critical time for agriculture. Farm Bill Download Audio Immigration Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New Sustainability Self-Assessment Tool Available for Produce Industry

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The United Fresh Produce Association has launched a new tool to help producers and partners develop, assess and communicate their sustainability programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

International Food and Agribusiness Management Association Meeting in Atlanta

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The 23rd Annual International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) World Forum and Symposium is taking place in Atlanta this week where Cindy Zimmerman was able to catch up with Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black regarding the importance of the meeting and agriculture in general. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …

House Ag Committee Leaders Get Floor Time on the Farm Bill

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General opening debate on the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 was held in the House Tuesday afternoon. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas shared the long road the legislation has been down, and called the measure a different farm bill for different times. He said reform is in the title of the bill because Sponsored ContentNuseed …

Florida NRCS Recognizing National Pollinator Week

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During National Pollinator Week, Janet Grabowski, manager of the Florida NRCS Brooksville Plant Materials Center, says that they are focusing on the importance of native pollinators. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024