Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told state officers from the National FFA Organization that, as the next generation of America’s farmers, they face a bright but rapidly changing future and USDA is committed to partnering with them to achieve their goals. The Secretary also announced the release of a new field guide to assist entrepreneurs looking to build successful farming operations …
Specialty Crops Receiving Special Attention in Senate Hearing
The Senate was paying some special attention to specialty crops during a Senate Ag hearing focused on the role specialty crops and organics play in American agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USDA Makes Funds Available for Producers & Peanut Calendar
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that due to the high demand for guaranteed farm ownership and direct farm operating funds, USDA has transferred appropriated funds to meet the urgent credit needs of producers, as Tyron Spearman has those details along with next week’s peanut calendar of events. Funds: Download Audio Calendar: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed …
Donations Actively Sought By Citrus Research Foundation
Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operating Officer Harold Browning in this interview discusses a recent $250,000 donation from Florida’s Natural Growers as well as fundraising efforts in conjunction with the University of Florida Foundation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Farming Facts
Today’s farmers are facing huge responsibilities. Everett Griner tells us what some of these are. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
How Will Debt Ceiling Talks Affect Farm Bill Talks?
The debt ceiling is the number one issue in Washington right now and House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas explains how those discussions could affect agriculture and more specifically the Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
U.S. Just Now Entering Heart of the Hurricane Season
The tropics have been relatively quiet so far, but USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says we are just now getting into the real heart of the hurricane season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Listing Calories Alters Food Choices
A new study has shown that one in six customers will change their order selection when the menu they are ordering from list the calorie information for the items. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Peanut Posted Price Rises Again & Ag Budget Cuts Looming
The peanut posted price went up again this week as Tyron Spearman has the numbers along with the latest on what’s being discussed concerning the budget for agriculture. Price: Download Audio Budget: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FDOC Director Ken Keck to Resign
Kevin Bouffard of The Ledger reports that Marty McKenna, chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission, confirmed today that Ken Keck will resign as executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. The commission is scheduled to discuss an interim executive director and a search for a permanent replacement at a teleconference Wednesday. Keck has served as executive director since May …