South Florida Farmers Say Congressmen West & Kingston “Get It”

Gary Cooper Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, International, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Southeast AgNet was there when Congressman Jack Kingston from Georgia joined Congressman Allen West in West’s south Florida Congressional district on Friday, to visit with a couple small groups of leading area farmers about critical issues of the day. The conversation was quite candid, and the farmers were encouraged that these Congressional representatives “get it”, particularly when it comes to …

Citrus Industry eNews: ACPS Research Reports; OJ Sales Plummet

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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Farm Bill, Crop Insurance, Trade Highlight ASA Policy Direction

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Soybeans

March 5, 2012… St. Louis, Missouri… Soybean producers from all U.S. soybean growing regions gathered in Nashville last week to review and revise the policy direction of the American Soybean Association (ASA). One hundred thirty three producers from ASA’s 26 state affiliates served as Voting Delegates in this annual process that guides the ASA as it pursues future initiatives to …

FL Ag Department Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants

Randall Weiseman Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

FL Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam has announced that approximately $4.4 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be awarded to nonprofits, producers, academic institutions and government agencies, among others, to fund projects that will enhance the competitiveness of Florida’s specialty crops. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) is now accepting applications for funding. Download Audio …

AL Ag Department Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) is accepting grant applications for projects that enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops in foreign and domestic markets. The application deadline for these specialty crop block grants through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is May 4, 2012, 5:00 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST). Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers …

Citrus Industry eNews: Gardinier’s Advanced Citrus Production System

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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Putnam Delivers Keynote Address at South FL Ag Expo

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Energy, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

The South Florida Ag Expo was held today in Clewiston where Southeast Ag Net’s Gary Cooper got the details about the event from Gregg Gillman, president of Hendry County Economic Development Council. Download Audio Also on hand at the event was Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam who gave the keynote address. Gary Cooper interviewed the Commissioner regarding his message to the …

Citrus Industry eNews: Texans Visit; Carbendazim Update; OJ Futures

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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NCBA Pleased with Department of Labor’s Reconsideration of On-Farm Child Labor Regulations

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

NASHVILLE, TENN. (Feb. 1, 2012) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Bill Donald welcomed a crowd of roughly 6,000 cattlemen and women to Nashville, Tenn., for the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show with news that the U.S. Department of Labor announced today, Feb. 1, 2012, the agency’s intent to reconsider a portion of its proposed rule …

Citrus Industry eNews: Disease-Detecting Dogs; Cost of HLB

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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