Goals of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

The recent annual conference of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture allowed Ag Commissioners from across the country to communicate the importance of regional issues on a national level. AL Report: FL Report: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

Announcement of Farmers Market Promotion Grants

Vilsack has announced the awardees of the 2009 Farmers Market Promotion Program with 86 grants totaling more than 4.5-million dollars awarded to encourage and support the viability of farmers markets and direct marketing projects nationwide. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

National Beef Cookoff

The National Beef Cook-Off kicks off today with 15 national finalists battling for their stake in more than $70,000 in cash prizes. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …

U.S. Cattle on Feed Down 1 Percent

USDA’s Cattle on Feed Report shows there are more cattle going into feedlots with fewer coming out as of September 1st. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …

Peanut Exports Could be Marketing Factor

Today Tyron Spearman looks at peanut export numbers, which could be a marketing factor over the next few months. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Troubles for Pork and Dairy Producers

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is asking lenders to be patient and understanding with troubled pork and dairy operators. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

UF Dean: Give Citrus Scientists Royalties For Discoveries

University of Florida and Citrus Research and Development Foundation officials last week agreed in principal to a sharing of royalties among those involved in research and its funding. In this report, UF-IFAS Dean for Research Mark McLellan expresses the need for scientists to receive royalties. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

Deputy Ag Secretary Visits Alabama

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has been meeting in Montgomery, Alabama the past few days as one of the guest speakers was USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan who spent her time talking about USDA’s new campaign, “Know your farmer know your food.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

Asian Markets a Stimulus for U.S. Beef Industry

The U.S. Meat Export Federation Chairman-elect says there are untapped opportunities in certain Asian countries which represents a “shovel ready stimulus” for the U.S. beef industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

FL Commissioners Spotlight on Fairs and Expos

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about Florida’s fairs and agricultural expositions. More information, including dates and locations, is available on the web by clicking on Florida Fairs and Expositions. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …