Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement regarding the language in the omnibus bill repealing the country of origin labeling requirements for beef and pork products. “The omnibus bill repealed the country of origin labeling (COOL) requirements for muscle cuts of beef and pork, and ground beef and pork. Effective immediately, USDA is not enforcing the COOL requirements …
Feds Say Pipelines Would Have Limited Environmental Impact
From: News Service of Florida Staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a report Friday that said hundreds of miles of pipelines that would deliver natural gas to Florida would have a relatively limited environmental impact. The report is an important step for the Sabal Trail pipeline, which would run from Alabama to Osceola County, and the Florida Southeast …
Keeping Christmas Trees Fresh
To keep your holiday tree merry and bright even past Christmas, there are a few things you can do to make that happen. Today Cathy Isom gives us some helpful tips to keep our Christmas tree in tip top shape throughout the holiday season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Omnibus Approval Key for Cattle Producers
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recently released a video regarding the omnibus approval which includes key measures for cattle producers, including the repeal of Country of Origin Labeling known as COOL. 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 …
Almonds may help Augment Nutrients in Diet
From UF/IFAS Communications: By Brad Buck GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Eating a moderate amount of almonds each day may enrich the diets of adults and their young children, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
University of Florida/IFAS Research Efforts Continue
Many types of research projects are underway at all times at the University of Florida/IFAS and Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for Agriculture and Natural Resources, explains why. 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 …
Referendum on the Florida Peach Marketing Order
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will hold a referendum on the Florida Peach Marketing Order as requested by petition of members of the industry. Ballots will be sent to all known growers and first handlers of peaches east and south of the Suwannee River and will be available at all county Extension offices in this region on …
Farm Credit System Prepared to Provide Credit
The Farm Credit system, through the Farm Credit Administration, is well prepared to provide credit access next year as farmers prepare for another income drop. USDA is projecting a 36 percent decline in farm income for 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
USDA Meat and Dairy Outlook
Forecast changes for beef production and steer prices highlighted USDA’s latest meat outlook, while milk supply and demand estimates show prices continuing to decline. With more on that story, here’s Rod Bain. 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 …
Astronomer Dr. Laura Danly on Soil Health
Dr. Laura Danly of California’s Griffith Observatory is helping the U.S. Department of Agriculture promote its “healthy soils” campaign. So why is an astronomer talking about soil, rather than the sky? “Studying Earth is just like studying the planets. Earth is a planet, and it’s the most amazing planet we know. It’s the only one we know that has life …