WASHINGTON, April 20, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the Senate Agriculture Committee 2012 farm bill mark released today: “I commend Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Roberts for working together in a bipartisan fashion to write a farm, food and jobs bill this year. Farmers, ranchers, and the men and women who live in …
NACD Applauds Leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee for Commitment to Conservation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—April 20, 2012—The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) applauds leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee for recognizing the significant value of conservation in supporting America’s long-term environmental and economic stability. In language released in the Title II framework today, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
Sweet and Small Vidalia’s
Consumers should now be able to find Vidalia Onions in their supermarket, but due to a changing consumer preference, they may find a more abundance of smaller onions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Concerns about White Mold Problems in Peanuts
The warmer temperatures we enjoyed this past winter has Bob Kemerait, plant pathologist with the University of Georgia, concerned about a real problem with white mold in peanut fields this year as Tyron Spearman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
Grants Available to Help Connect Local Producers with Local Schools
USDA has announced $5 million in grants to assist with Farm to School programs. Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says these programs promote opportunities for nutrition and agriculture education while providing new economic opportunities for farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …
Alabama NRCS Honors Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has been celebrating National Volunteer week by thanking and honoring its Earth Team volunteers for their service to conservation. And this morning at the Madison County USDA Service Center in Huntsville, two Earth Team Volunteers were honored as Bertie Weitzel, 86 years young and Inez Whiddon, 76 years young are always the first …
Lack of Moisture a Main Concern for GA Cotton Farmers
We may still be in the infancy stages of this year’s cotton crop, but Louie Perry, chairman of the Georgia Cotton Commission, says farmers are already concerned about the lack of moisture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Limits to Antibiotics in Meat and Poultry
There are many concerns across the livestock industry when it comes to last week’s announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that they moving to limit the use of antibiotics in farm animals. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said they are working to help educate livestock producers about these changes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
Chaires to Succeed Kinney at Florida Citrus Packers
Richard Kinney, executive vice president at Florida Citrus Packers, announces his pending retirement and says Peter Chaires, his assistant, will likely succeed him. In this report, Kinney discusses the transition and notes that he’ll continue working in citrus. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Hog Wild
2012 is looking to be a good year for pork exports. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida 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 …