From The National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 13, 2013 – During its consideration of the 2014 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations Bill, the full House Appropriations Committee today adopted an amendment urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to move forward on its proposed rule to modernize poultry inspection. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Biodiesel Advocates Urge Congress to Continue Renewable Fuels Policy
Biodiesel advocates were on Capitol Hill earlier this week to urge Congress to support a strong Renewable Fuel Standard. 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 Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Drier Weather in the South Creating Two Different Results
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says that the current weather system in the southern tier of the U.S. is not boding well for some of the drought stricken areas, but is providing some welcomed relief for many of our Southeastern farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Cattle Industry Summer Conference Reminder
Here’s a quick reminder about the 2013 Cattle Industry Summer Conference coming up August 7-10 in Denver, Colorado. Pre-registration is underway so to learn more go to www.BeefUSA.org. 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 …
U.S. Sugar Supply Continues to Increase
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates projected U.S. sugar supply for fiscal year 2013-14 to increase by 435-thousand short tons, raw value, from last month. 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 …
House Speaker Plans to Support Farm Bill
Despite expressing opposition to the Dairy Security Act, House Speaker John Boehner has said he will support the Farm Bill. 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 Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Farm Bill Good for Cattle Producers
There is still a lot of work to be done before the 2013 Farm Bill is ready, but Colin Woodall with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said everything that has come out thus far is good for cattle producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Summer Access to Healthy Food
This week is being celebrated as National Summer Food Service Program Week, with a push to promote USDA’s Summer Food Service Program and other initiatives designed to alleviate hunger during the summer months. 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 …
Water Will Remain a Top Issue for Florida
Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says that there is a direct link between water supply and the viability of many of our rural agricultural communities, which is why water remains one of his department’s main priorities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Focus on the Tomato Features Two Emerging Viruses
Two emerging viral diseases are the latest subjects for Focus on the Tomato. 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 Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026