Over 151 years ago President Abraham Lincoln created the department that we currently know as USDA and while its mission has remains relatively the same, Acting USDA Under Secretary Michael Scuse says a lot has changed during that time. Download Audio Secretary Michael Scuse talks about the irony of how those changes have impacted agriculture and in many ways has …
Bee Still
Honey bees are overworked and underpaid. Everett Griner talks about the life of a honey bee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Farm Bill Brouhaha – An AgNet Commentary
With the House of Representatives finally passing its stripped down version of a “farm only” farm bill in recent days, the door now opens for the debate to continue as the process moves to conference committee with members of the Senate. AgNet’s Gary Cooper makes some observations from the ag news desk, as farm groups across the land are frustrated, …
Ag In Review for the Week Ending July 12, 2013
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House Passes Farm Only Farm Bill
It was by a narrow margin, but this afternoon the U.S. House passed what was called a farm only Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
House Trying to Vote On Farm-only Farm Bill
The U.S. House is currently working up to a vote on what is being called a farm-only Farm Bill, as various discussions on both sides of the aisle have been taking place. Here are commnents made just a few minutes ago by Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …
Sound Economy
Farm economy is staying strong. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
The Benefits of Beneficial Insects
There are several ways beneficial insects make our lives better, not only in agriculture to help protect our crops, but in many other ways as well. Rod Bain explains in this report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Ruth Springer Wedgworth Receives “Great Floridian” Designation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Governor Rick Scott this week presented the “Great Floridian” award to George Wedgworth on behalf of the late Ruth Springer Wedgworth during the Great Floridian reception at the Governor’s Mansion. The 2013 Class of Great Floridians is a prestigious group of men and women who have made significant contributions to the progress and prosperity of Florida. …
New Standards for School Snacks and Drinks
America’s schools are poised to have vending machines and snack bars stocked with healthy choices. Gary Cooper has this report with Susan Carter from Washington DC. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024