The Florida FFA Convention is presently underway in Orlando, FL this week. The convention draws thousands of Florida youth each year, as these young people from throughout the state gather for a variety of leadership training activities. Several news releases have been published by the FFA Newsroom and you can view them now by going to the FFA Newsroom. A …
House Appropriations Committee Urges USDA to Finalize Modernized Poultry Inspection Rule
From The National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 13, 2013 – During its consideration of the 2014 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations Bill, the full House Appropriations Committee today adopted an amendment urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to move forward on its proposed rule to modernize poultry inspection. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Biodiesel Advocates Urge Congress to Continue Renewable Fuels Policy
Biodiesel advocates were on Capitol Hill earlier this week to urge Congress to support a strong Renewable Fuel Standard. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …
Drier Weather in the South Creating Two Different Results
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says that the current weather system in the southern tier of the U.S. is not boding well for some of the drought stricken areas, but is providing some welcomed relief for many of our Southeastern farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Cattle Industry Summer Conference Reminder
Here’s a quick reminder about the 2013 Cattle Industry Summer Conference coming up August 7-10 in Denver, Colorado. Pre-registration is underway so to learn more go to www.BeefUSA.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
U.S. Sugar Supply Continues to Increase
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates projected U.S. sugar supply for fiscal year 2013-14 to increase by 435-thousand short tons, raw value, from last month. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
House Speaker Plans to Support Farm Bill
Despite expressing opposition to the Dairy Security Act, House Speaker John Boehner has said he will support the Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
Kress on Florida Citrus’s Future, HLB Research and Labor
Rick Kress, president of Southern Gardens Citrus and the subject of a profile in the June issue of Citrus Industry magazine, discusses the future of the Florida citrus industry, his company’s in-house HLB research, and immigration reform. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! …
Farm Bill Good for Cattle Producers
There is still a lot of work to be done before the 2013 Farm Bill is ready, but Colin Woodall with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said everything that has come out thus far is good for cattle producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Citrus Industry eNews: Nutrition; Fruit Drop; Black Spot; Crop Forecast
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive includes the latest citrus crop forecast, an update on black spot and a report on nutrition and fruit drop. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …