WASHINGTON, July 21, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement in response to his conversation with Shirley Sherrod: “Today, I reached out to Shirley Sherrod to apologize. I also told her I was sorry for the pain this caused her and her family and friends. “I reacted too quickly. I should have taken the time to …
NRCS Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative Requires Multiple Habitats
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is adversely affecting the marshes and coastlands used by shorebirds, waterfowl, and other birds that will soon be traveling through the area on their annual migration south. Therefore USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has launched the Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative to work with farmers and ranchers in managing portions of …
Black Wins Republican Candidacy for GA Ag Commissioner Race
The ballot for November 2 is set for the Commissioner of Agriculture Race as Gary Black won the right to be on the Republican ticket and will now face JB Powell who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …
FL NRCS AWEP Deadline for Hillsborough County Farmers
Hillsborough County farmers who plan to use alternative frost-freeze protections, such as irrigation runoff ponds, have until Friday, July 23 to apply for funding through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Agricultural Water Enhancement Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
FL Special Session Adjourned with Limited Discussion
The special session called by Governor Charlie Crist to debate putting a constitutional amendment to ban oil drilling off the coast was adjourned shortly after it started. However, House and Senate Leaders say a September special session is planned to deal with the economic aftermath of the oil spill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Tractor Sales Surging as EPA Regulations Loom
As strict new EPA emissions standard changes are set to go into effect in 2011, sales of four-wheel-drive tractors are surging. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
Unlocking Genetic Clues to Improve the Soybean
Agricultural Research Service scientists are a step closer to unlocking genetic clues that may lead to packing more protein and oil into soybeans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research …
New Citrus Ads By New Agency Won’t Be Used
The first orange juice commercials that new Florida Department of Citrus advertising agency BBDO Atlanta proposed didn’t play well with focus groups and won’t be used. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
House Ag Subcommittee Reviews Livestock Programs
The proposed changes to the rules for the Packers and Stockyards Act was one of the most disccused items when the House Ag Subcommittee on Livestock met yesterday to review livestock and related USDA programs ahead of the 2012 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Russia Poultry Market Opening
This Friday USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service will be releasing an updated list of establishments approved to export poultry to Russia. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril …