Congress is waiting with immigration reform and the population is divided on this, the farmers are still having trouble getting labor to harvest their crops. Everett Griner has a look at this and tells us some things that might be interesting for us to know, or think about anyway.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture …
The Food Stamp Challenge
What can you eat on three dollars a day? There are a couple of members of congress that are going to find out. They are going to give this a try, since this is all that one on food stamps gets to eat on per day. Everett Griner reports on how this experiment will take place.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored …
Putnam on Farm Bill
Congressman Adam Putnam of Florida is disappointed with the 2007 Farm Bill he sees developing in the House Agriculture Committee. In an interview with Southeast Agnet, the congressman discussed how the bill could better serve the needs of specialty crop producers. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …
The Battle Over Humane Slaughter of Animals
This has reached all the way to capital hill. The different lobbyists have strong points, but there is a chance something will happen to them through the process. Everett Griner talks about this and tells us what just might happen.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …
Confused About El Niño and La Niña?
Learning different things about this. Everett Griner tells us some differences and what to expect and when.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
How Many Ways Can You Cook an Egg?
Everett Griner looks at this and lets us know just how much egg prices have gone up, and some other interesting statistics about eggs. Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Ag Secretary Johanns Discusses Citrus Pest Risk Assessment
In an exclusive interview with Southeast AgNet late Friday, U S Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns comments on the citrus Pest RIsk Assessment rules which are expected to be published out of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service any day now. Hear his comments in this report. Once the PRA is published, it is expected to take at least a …
Secretary Expresses Farm Bill Concerns
US Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns is concerned about provisions in the House Agriculture Committee’s 2007 Farm Bill proposal. He discussed some of those concerns, as well as other issues, during a telephone interview with me today. I asked him about some specific issues, including specialty crops, payment limitations, sugar and peanut provisions, citrus and the energy bill. We will be …
Major Production Area for Blueberries
Everett Griner ask an important question. Do you want a different fruit tree in your yard? Blueberries are becoming the thing to grow in the southeast. Everett Griner looks at this and tells us why it is better here than out west.  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …
Mega Dairies and Wisconsin Dairy Title
What state has taken over the title of being the dairy state? Everett Griner tells us, but, has this state really taken over this title…yet?  Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024