Ag in Review for the Week of March 12, 2012

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A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …

Farm Program Cuts Being Discussed

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Discussions continue in our nation’s capitol as to how many dollars will be cut from agriculture and what programs will see less funding, as Tyron Spearman has the latest on that thought process. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …

Korea Trade Agreement Now Officially in Effect

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The U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement is now law and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the agreement is the most significant one for the United States in decades. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded …

Women at Higher Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke

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Deaths from cardiovascular disease have decreased since 1980 however, younger women are developing it more often. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …

Putnam Named as Co-Chair of Romney Agricultural Advisory Committee

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Republican Presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney has named his Agriculture Advisory Committee with Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam as the Co-chair along with Nebraska Senator and former USDA Secretary Mike Johanns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida …

Some Agricultural Highlights in GA 2013 Budget

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Georgia’s 2013 state budget is halfway through its legislative process and Georgia Agribusiness Council President Bryan Tolar says there are some highlights for agriculture that hopefully will remain in tact. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida …

FL NRCS to Host 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration

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The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is excited to host their 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration. Mimi Williams with the FL NRCS Plant Materials Center gives us more details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida …

Key Congressman Not Optimistic About Farm Bill Passing in 2012

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U.S. House Ag Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Jack Kingston is rather skeptical on the chances of passing the farm bill this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …

GA Peaches Blooming Ahead of Schedule

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USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the warm conditions across the South is causing the blooming fruit trees to be way ahead of schedule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …