The citrus industry is included as a specialty crop in the 2007 Farm Bill, and in this report, John Jackson from the FCIRCC explains that when research is conducted for other specialty crops, it may also benefit citrus in an indirect way as well. Report (1:13 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …
Agriculture Provisions in Immigration Bill
The immigration proposal being considered this week by the Senate is long, complication and controversial – and no one seems to like all of it. American Farm Bureau Federation labor specialist Paul Schlegel says one provision that is helpful to agriuclture establishes what is called a “Z” Visa for undocumented workers. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly …
FL Congressmen on COOL
Country of origin labeling was part of the 2002 Farm Bill but it has yet to be implemented. Gary Cooper was recently in Washington DC and asked Florida Congressmen Adam Putnam and Allen Boyd about COOL and what they think will happen in the next farm bill with the labeling issue. Putnam Report (1:00 wma) Boyd Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored …
Soil Fumigant Meeting
The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to hold a stakeholder meeting in Florida to obtain public input on risk management options for the soil fumigant pesticides chloropicrin, dazomet, metam sodium, metam potassium, and methyl bromide. Farmers are encouraged to attend. The purpose of the meetings is for the Agency to obtain first-hand comments on possible human health risk mitigation options …
All Things Organic
The All Things Organic Show part of the World Food Export Showcase in Chicago continues to grow in popularity. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FL AgNet Week in Review May 11, 2007
In this week’s report, Gary Cooper talks with Congressman Adam Putnam on specialty crops, Florida growers visit Brazil and Argentina, a Plant Material Workshop is planned for next week, the current Florida drought, and Florida Legislature plans for a special session. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture …
Florida’s Boyd on Farm Bill
On Capitol Hill last week, Gary Cooper sat down with Congressman Allen Boyd of Florida to discuss what might be coming in the 2007 Farm Bill, specifically as it relates to specialty crops. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Organic Farm Bill Incentives
The administration’s 2007 farm bill proposal includes some incentives for organic crop production.
Congressman Putnam on Specialty Crops
The Farm Bill was the main topic of discussion for farm broadcasters meeting in Washington DC last week – Southeast Ag Net’s Gary Cooper got a chance to sit down and chat with Florida congressman Adam Putnam about what he is looking for in the Farm Bill for specialty crops. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, …
Irradiated Indian Mangoes
The first shipments of irradiated Indian mangoes arriving through U.S. ports-of-entry this week, received by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns who hailed the event as a significant milestone paving the way for the future use of irradiation technology to protect against the introduction of plant pests. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …