MEMPHIS — The National Cotton Council welcomes the news that the enabling legislation necessary for Congress to approve the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been formally transmitted to Congress. The U.S. cotton industry urges immediate approval of the legislation by the House and Senate. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Submission of Korea, Colombia and Panama Trade Agreements
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2011–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the submission of the Korea, Colombia and Panama trade agreements and the benefits to the U.S. agricultural economy: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
NCBA Cautiously Optimistic on Movement of Pending Trade Pacts
WASHINGTON (Oct. 3, 2011) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Bill Donald today, Oct. 3, 2011, welcomed news that President Obama sent the three pending Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Colombia, Panama and South Korea to Congress. Donald said the long-awaited agreements moved from the president’s desk to Congress, which he called very encouraging but also cautioned that the …
NPPC Urges Congress To Pass FTAs Now
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 3, 2011 – The National Pork Producers Council praised the Obama administration for sending to Congress today implementing legislation for the free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea, which will be a boon to U.S. pork producers. It asked the Senate and House to approve the deals as soon as possible. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Proposed Farm Bill Combines Programs & USDA Helping Rural Areas
As many continue to discuss possibilities for a new farm bill, there is one proposal which combines various programs, as Tyron Spearman has those details along with information about a new program which was announced to help rural areas. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Research Vital to Keep Cotton on Top
The denim market is extremely important to the success of the cotton industry which is why CEO of Cotton Incorporated, Berry Worsham, says so is continued research and innovation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Florida Farm Bureau Meeting this Week
The 70th Annual Meeting of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation will be held October 6-8 at the Peabody Orlando and will center around the theme “Strengthening Family Farms and Communities since 1941”. For more information log on to FloridaFarmBureau.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
USDA Unveils New Spanish Version of MyPlate
In an effort to reach more consumers USDA has recently unveiled a Spanish-language version of the federal governments primary food group symbol called MiPlato. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
AFB Submits 2012 Farm Bill Proposal
The American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors has recently released its farm bill proposal and director of public policy Mary Kay Thatcher gives the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
The Importance of Ag Research
As congress continues to mull over the budget, some in the ag sector are concerned with possible cuts to research funding and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says for good reason. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …