Here’s a statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: WASHINGTON, October 22, 2012- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the U.S. – Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: “The U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (Panama TPA) enters into force next week, eliminating tariffs and other barriers to U.S. goods and services, promoting economic growth, and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Good Crop Yields at Sunbelt Expo & Where is the Farm Bill?
We’ve been hearing reports as to how good some of the yields are with both peanut and cotton harvest underway across the southeast, and that’s also the case with the crops at the Sunbelt Ag Expo as Tyron Spearman has that story, along with an update on the possibilities of when we might see a new farm bill. Yields: Download …
AL NRCS Talked Conservation at Sunbelt Ag Expo
During last week’s Sunbelt Ag Expo, AL NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett had the opportunity to visit with producers about their conservation needs as well as compare notes with other state offices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …
Compromise Proposed in Tomato Suspension Case
A compromise has been offered on the 16-year-old suspension agreement between US and Mexican tomato growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR …
Japan Could Soon Ease Age Restriction on Beef
The cattle industry is hoping to hear something soon concerning Japan’s health ministry receiving approval for relaxing the age limit on U.S. beef from 20 to 30 months. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember …
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 3 Percent
Cattle and calves on feed for the U.S. slaughter market as of October 1 was three percent below last year, as USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam said there are varous reasons why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …
Pomegranate Thoughts from a Florida Citrus Man
Mickey Page, research farm manager at the Mid-Florida Citrus Foundation, has been growing some pomegranates at the foundation’s Water Conserv II grove and farm near Winter Garden. He discusses the fruit as a possible alternative crop for Florida citrus growers. He addresses the uses and markets for pomegranates, his experience growing them, and more. Download Audio THANK YOU to our …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Chef Justin in London
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Chef Justin Timineri, the “Fresh From Florida” Culinary Ambassador, talks about his visit to London during the 2012 Summer Olympics to promote fresh Florida produce and Florida Gulf seafood. While there, Chef Justin showcased Florida’s cuisine to medal winners and Olympic legends at the USA House. Download Audio More information is available online by …
More Corn
Everett Griner tells us what impact the drought has had on the 2012 corn crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly cattle market numbers for Alabama and Georgia for the week ending October 19th as put together by the Livestock Market News Service in both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work …