This is a statement released this morning by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: WASHINGTON, October 1, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the expiration of authority for 2008 Farm Bill Programs: “Many programs and policies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture were authorized under the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (“2008 Farm Bill”) …
Georgia Youth Competes in National Beef Ambassador Contest
Sacramento, California was the location of the 2013 National Beef Ambassador Contest this past weekend as one of those competing this year was Gibson Priest from Cartersville, Georgia who really enjoyed the competition. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Florida Youth Competes in National Beef Ambassador Contest
One of those taking part in the National Beef Ambassador Competition this past weekend out in Sacramento, California was Alex Lucas from Lake County, Florida who said the beef checkoff is a great program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Citrus Growers More Hopeful About Young Tree Survival
Many Florida citrus growers a few years ago were very concerned about high HLB infection rates among their young trees. Some have recently expressed more optimism about their ability to protect young trees from HLB-carrying psyllids. Larry Black, general manager of Peace River Packing Company, tells why he’s in the camp that’s more hopeful about the future of their young …
Alabama Youth Wins Spot on National Beef Ambassador Team
The National Beef Ambassador contest took place this past weekend in Sacramento, California where the 2013 NBAP five-person team was announced, and one of those was Chandler Mulvaney from Auburn, Alabama. Download Audio For more information go to the National Beef Ambassador website. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …
The Value of the Citrus Season’s First Crop Forecast
Florida citrus industry veteran Allen Morris discusses the value of the season’s first USDA citrus crop forecast, to be issued Oct. 11. He addresses the forecast’s impact on growers, fruit buyers, processors, juice importers and futures traders. Download Audio THANK YOU to our LIVE Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to …
AL Ag Department on Solid Ground Going Into FY 2013
Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillan says that for the first time since he has taken office, he will be entering a new fiscal year without cuts looming overhead. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Operation Outdoor Freedom Weekend
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about about Operation Outdoor Freedom Weekend. The Florida Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is inviting those in the agriculture community and other private landowners who have hunt areas on their land to open their lands to wounded warrior hunters in honor of Veteran’s Day. More …
Signup Now for the 2012 Crop Management Seminar
Next month a big event will be held as the 2012 Crop Management Seminar will take place in Tunica, Mississippi. Director of Entomology and Agricultural Research for Cotton Incorporated, Ryan Kurtz, talks about what you can expect from this seminar. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …
Women Farmers
Everett Griner digs up an interesting statistic. There are more women in ag colleges than men. Surprising? Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024