Environmental Working Group Attack Brings Crop Insurers’ Swift Reply

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

In a national media teleconference this week, in an apparent move to impact the Farm Bill debate, the Environmental Working Group (EWP) attacked the workings and credibility of specialty crops insurance, which then drew a swift and pointed reply from the crop insurance industry. The news releases from each follow: Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Registration Open for Sugar Symposium

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

Given the critical state of play of sugar policy with the upcoming renewal of the farm bill, many believe that attendance to the 29th International Sweetener Symposium this year is a must for all industry stakeholders. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Bug Battle

Dan Ag "Outdoors", Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner ponders if fighting insects is a loosing battle or not. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farm Bill on Senate Floor Calendar for June

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

When Senators return from their Memorial Day break, one of things on their June Calendar will be addressing the Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

USDA Provides Funding for Florida Pest & Disease Management

Dan Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

USDA Provides Funding to Cooperators in Florida for Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention WASHINGTON, May 24, 2012—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is allocating $6.7 million, provided by Section 10201 of the 2008 Farm Bill, for projects that prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests and diseases that threaten Florida’s agriculture …