AgNet This Week: Clean Water Act Rule; Livestock Disaster Assistance

This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features a report with the EPA administrator on the new proposed clean water act rules and details on the Livestock Disaster Assistance signup. To learn more about these topics and much more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

EPA Administrator Testifies on Changes to the Clean Water Act

A recent U.S. Senate hearing produced some frank talk by EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy on the proposed new clean water rule. Download Audio 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 …

Webinar on Getting Started with Sesame Street Promotion

The Produce Marketing Association will hold a web seminar on Thursday, April 17 to inform produce industry marketers and retailers about promotion opportunities with the Sesame Street brand. Download Audio 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 …

Sign-Up Begins Today for USDA Disaster Assistance Programs Restored by Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that starting today, eligible farmers and ranchers can sign up for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance programs restored by passage of the 2014 Farm Bill. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

EPA Water Rules Discussed by Cattlemen and Women

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Legislative Conference was held last week and NCBA’s Ashley McDonald looks at one of the issues discussed. That being the EPA’s rule on waters of the United States. Download Audio 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 …

Alabama Cattlemen Pleased with Washington D.C. Trip

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association held their annual Legislative Conference last week in Washington, D.C. And Executive Vice President of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, Dr. Billy Powell, said it was a good meeting as he runs through some of the many topics that were discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …

Farm for Fun

Everett Griner tells us how farms provide more than just food. Download Audio 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 Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …

Be Patient When it Comes to Planting

While the calendar shows it’s mid-April, and while temperatures across the Southeast have been a bit warmer, the forecast is for cooler temps to drop across a large part of our region once again. And as Tyron Spearman reports, farmers are being encouraged to be patient when it comes to planting this year’s crop. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Future Farmers

Many are concerned about the future of farming, just who will take over this huge responsibility? USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden says there is a farm bill program that addresses this issue. Download Audio 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, …

National Cotton Council Pleased with Farm Bill Education Meetings

Vice President of Producer Affairs for the National Cotton Council gives a recap of their recently held farm bill education meetings. Download Audio 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 …