Ag Committee to Markup Roberts GMO Labeling Bill Thursday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

The Senate Agriculture Committee will markup Chairman Pat Roberts GMO labeling bill Thursday. Roberts released a draft of the bill last week that drew applause from many agriculture groups. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …

President “Cautiously Optimistic” Congress Will OK Trans-Pacific Partnership

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Will Congress ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement this year? Gary Crawford reports that President Obama speculated on that in a meeting with state governors this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …

Ethanol Industry Leaders Gather in Orlando

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From Growth Energy: ORLANDO, FL — Today, Growth Energy, the leading trade organization representing ethanol producers and supporters, kicked off its seventh annual Executive Leadership Conference at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. The organization’s leadership opened the conference with addresses to the membership, and the first panel of the day focused on “The E15 Revolution,” where retailers …

More Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week announced a new step to support farmers transitioning to certified organic production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

Plenty of Peanuts Across the Globe

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As you may know, there are plenty of peanuts across the globe, and Tyron Spearman reports who some of the countries are that have become real competition for U.S. peanut farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for …

Targeted Conservation Projects in Alabama

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Nearly $7 million will be invested in Alabama through two conservation projects thanks to funding from the Regional Conservation Partnership Program administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Dairy Markets Not Optimistic for 2016

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Dairy prices will be a struggle for 2016. John Newton, senior director of economic research for the National Milk Producers Federation, says the outlook this year does not seem optimistic, and he explains why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …

Planting Intentions Surveys Starting

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Spring planting season is just around the corner and what farmers plan to plant is important information for many. Thus, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will once again be conducting their annual March Agricultural Survey. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

A Look at the Decade Ahead for U.S. Cotton

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Some are wondering whether U.S. cotton can rebound from its current low point in acreage and prices. With more on that story, here’s Gary Crawford. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …