USDA Shares 2015 Results: Building a Stronger Rural America through Partnership, Progress and Promise WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2015 – This year, millions of rural businesses and families were positively impacted by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments in their communities. Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released a list of USDA’s top achievements in 2015, demonstrating USDA’s efforts to help farmers and …
Vilsack to Meet on GMO Labeling
The U.S. Agriculture Secretary plans to bring stakeholders in the genetically engineered food labeling debate to the table to reach common ground on the issue. That comes as a handful of states are pushing for their own labeling laws that some farm groups call a “patchwork” of mismatched regulations. Those regulations include a Vermont law starting in July which will …
Historic Breakthrough for Ag Trade
The latest World Trade Organization ministerial ended with agreements on agricultural trade deemed the most significant in two decades. USDA’s Rod Bain Reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
5 Simple Recipes for a “Fresh From Florida” Christmas
From: The office of Commissioner Adam Putnam TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Floridians plan their Christmas celebrations and meals, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and Florida’s Culinary Ambassador Chef Justin Timineri are sharing five “Fresh From Florida” recipes that can be easily incorporated into holiday traditions. These recipes feature delicious products grown and harvested in Florida. Look for the products with …
Florida Beef Council Offers Ideas for Holiday Meals
For those who are still trying to come up with ideas for meal planning over the holiday period, Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council offers some great ideas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
ABAC Beef Team Member Helping Promote Industry
Amanda Murphy, who attends Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) in Tifton, was part of the ABAC Beef Team this past semester. It’s a program put together by the Georgia Beef Board, and one she learned a lot from. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Talking Alabama Beef with Students
Getting the beef message out to students continues to be a major effort of the beef checkoff in Alabama. And Erin Beasley, director of consumer marketing for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, talks about a recent event where the association was able to educate students about the industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Population Growth and Farm Production
Everett Griner talks about the population growth and where we need to go with farm production in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Gift Ideas for Gardeners
You’re down to the wire, but there’s still time to find some great gifts for the yard and garden enthusiasts on your Christmas list. Cathy Isom has some last-minute gift ideas for the green thumb on your list. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Chairman Conaway Statement on Agreement Reached at 10th WTO Ministerial Conference
House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding the multilateral agreement reached at the 10th WTO Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. “I appreciate the efforts of Ambassador Froman and his team in working to put an end to foreign export subsidies. “The agreement reached in Nairobi was never expected to reduce the high foreign tariffs …