Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager Departs USDA

Gary Cooper General

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2013 – (USDA) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager today made the following statements on Under Secretary Tonsager’s departure from USDA: Statement from Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Citrus Industry eNews: Rootstock Trial Progress; Potential Psyllid Solution

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS HLB-Tolerant Citrus Rootstock Trials Move Forward Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

Imported Foods

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

Everett Griner explains why imported foods are more likely to cause us problems. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …

Farmers Less Optimistic About Year Ahead

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia

Farmers seem to be positive about their current situation, but have a much negative perspective regarding the year ahead. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …

AL Producer says BQA Helps Bottomline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

In this weeks “BQA Quality Report”, brought to you by your state and national Beef Quality Assurance programs, Limestone County, Alabama cattle producer Donna Jo Curtis said being BQA certified is well worth the effort as going through the process has made a difference in their operation. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentFlorida …

Citrus Agent Addresses Horticultural Research for HLB

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

Multi-county citrus Extension agent Steve Futch summarized horticultural-based research into possible HLB solutions at a recent HLB grower day in Lake Alfred. In this report he discusses the search for resistant trees, the “edge effect” and nutrition. 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! …

Two Looming Questions Regarding Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

When it comes to the Farm Bill, two question loom. When will it be written and where will the additional savings come from? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …

Floridians Buying More Locally Grown Food

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

Floridians are buying more locally or regionally grown food compared to other states. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move …

HLB-Tolerant Citrus Rootstock Trials Move Forward

Ernie Neff Citrus, Florida

The Citrus Research and Development Foundation this week moved forward with efforts to get potentially HLB-tolerant rootstocks into grower hands for trial plantings within a year or so. Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning reports. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida …

Record Season for Peanut Inspectors and New High-Capacity Peanut Cleaner

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has the details regarding the busy season peanut inspectors recently experienced, as well as a new high-capacity peanut cleaner. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …