Tallahassee, FL – The United States Department of Agriculture released today the preliminary results of the 2012 Census of Agriculture. The census, taken every five years, tracks the number of farmers, farms, farmland, value of agriculture products and the demographics of the farmers themselves. The census revealed Florida agriculture remains an economic engine and job creator in Florida, with an …
Commissioner McMillan Comments on 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Report
Montgomery, AL –The release of preliminary 2012 Census of Agriculture results today shows strong trends for the future of Alabama Agriculture. Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan stated, “I am very encouraged to see that Alabama farms sold $5.6 billion in agricultural products in 2012, a 26% increase from 2007. This double digit growth in Alabama farm products sold …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2012 Census of Agriculture Preliminary Results
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the 2012 Census of Agriculture preliminary results: “The preliminary data released today provide a snapshot of a strong rural America that has remained stable during difficult economic times. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
CattleFax Analyst Speaks in Alabama
Cattle producers and ranchers are always seeking information on markets and other issues they deal with on their operations. Well today, during the Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention in Montgomery, CattleFax market analyst Troy Applehans talked about many of those issues. I caught up with him afterwards and we discussed expansion, feed costs and of course their projections for cattle prices. Download …
Originals
Spanish animals are still around. Everett Griner tells us of some. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
Georgia Beef at Southern Women’s Show
This coming weekend the Southern Women’s Show will take in Savannah, and Suzanne Black with the Georgia Beef Board talks about how they will be involved. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
Florida Beef Producers Urged to Get BQA Certified
Florida Beef Council’s Ashley Hughes is urging Florida beef producers to get certified in the Beef Quality Assurance program before a special offer expires in April. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …
AgNeTVideo: The Future of Southeast Region Agriculture and Banking
While at that World Ag Expo in Tulare, California, Southeast Agnet’s Gary Cooper talks to Vernon Crowder, Rabobank Senior Vice President & Senior Analyst – Food & Agribusiness Research Advisory Group about the future of agriculture in the Southeast region and how banking ties in. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Popular Fast Food Restaurant Taking a Stance on Antibiotics
Chick-Fil-A has announced plans to use chicken raised without antibiotics in its restaurants within five-years, citing its continued focus on customers as the reasoning. Although the popular fast food restaurant only serves chicken, National Pork Producers President Randy Spronk says decisions of this sort could have a negative impact on all meat and poultry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement …
BQA Training at Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention
Cobie Rutherford explains how cattle producers attending a couple of specific sessions during the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention this week can become BQA certified. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFL 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 …