Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on today’s House vote on nutrition assistance: “Today’s vote was a highly partisan step that does nothing to promote a bipartisan, comprehensive Farm Bill and stands no chance of becoming law. The harmful plan championed today by House leadership would Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …

NCBA Urges House and Senate to Pass the 2013 Farm Bill

WASHINGTON (Sept. 19, 2013) – Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3102, the House nutrition title as part of the 2013 Farm Bill. Passage of the 2013 Farm Bill remains the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) top priority for Congress to finalize. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

ASA Calls on House to Move Quickly to Conference on Farm Bill

ST. LOUIS (Sept. 19, 2013) – Following this afternoon’s vote in the House of Representatives on the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act, the American Soybean Association called on the House to quickly name its conferees with the Senate and get to work reconciling the farm and food legislation in the two chambers. The House bill represents the Sponsored ContentStrong …

Florida Citrus Acreage Drops 1 Percent

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Thursday announced another decline in Florida’s citrus acreage, to the lowest level since acreage tracking began in 1966. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …

Colorful Veggies

What happens when our tomatoes are not the perfect red and our potatoes are blue or purple? Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …

Sunbelt Ag Expo Less Than a Month Away

We are less than a month away from the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. And executive director Chip Blalock says he is excited about this year’s show. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Another Quarter of Increases for Fresh Produce Sales

A quarterly report from the United Fresh Produce Association shows that compared to last year’s figures – fresh produce sales are up for the second quarter this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Holding Fall Board Meeting

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is holding their fall board meeting today at the ACA office in Montgomery. A good number of folks are on hand as a variety of issues concerning cattle producers across the state are being discussed. Dr. Billy Powell talked about their small staff and how each of their salaries Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …

Slight Increase to Peanut Contracts

While the peanut posted price doesn’t change this week, Tyron Spearman reports peanut contracts do see a slight increase. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy …

Citrus Grower Reaction to Immokalee Center Announcement

Some citrus growers have expressed disappointment over the University of Florida-IFAS’ announcement regarding the future of the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center at Immokalee. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …