WASHINGTON, November 15, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen today made the following statements on Under Secretary Hagen’s departure from USDA: Statement from Under Secretary Hagen “Today I am announcing that I will be embarking in mid-December on a new challenge in the private sector. I am grateful to Secretary Vilsack for the opportunity …
Farm Bill at Top of President’s Idea List – Immigration Reform Second
In Specialty Crop News from the Southeast AgNet, Well in a recent speech regarding the economy given in New Orleans – The farm bill is on the top of the list of things President Barack Obama believes Republicans and Democrats can join together to do to make progress in the area of business growth and job creation. Download Audio Sponsored …
Farm Bill Conference Committee Member is Optimistic
Farm bill conference committee members have a tight schedule to merge the House and Senate versions of the bill into something Congress can agree on and the President will sign. But committee member Steve Southerland from Florida took the time to talk to Southeast AgNet recently about his optimism regarding completing the farm bill, his thoughts on the nutrition title …
Beef Checkoff Helping Meet Customer Needs
In our weekly “Getting to know your beef checkoff” brought to you by your beef checkoff, Sarabeth Barthle-Simmons from Sarasota, Florida talks about how the checkoff is helping producers meet their customer’s needs. Download Audio To learn more about your beef checkoff go to mybeefcheckoff.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …
Georgia Hosting Beef 101 Tour
The Georgia Beef Board will host a Beef 101 tour next week, which according to Suzanne Black, will be funded by dollars they received from a grant through the Federation of State Beef Councils. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
Good Year for the Beef Checkoff in Alabama
Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said the beef checkoff is producer driven and 2013 has been a good year for it in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and …
Beef Industry Staying Connected with Consumers
In an effort to stay connected with consumers, the Beef Checkoff is making some changes to its marketing direction. Ashley Hughes with the Florida Beef Council looks at how they will be targeting a specific demographic. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
Conference Member Believes 2013 Farm Bill Could be Last for Decades
It is no secret that passing a new farm bill has been a struggle for the past couple of years, and farm bill conference committee member, Mike Rogers from Alabama believes it is important to get this year’s farm bill right, saying it could be the last one that passes for decades. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …
Expo 2013
Everett Griner gives us some numbers from this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
New YouTube Channel Features Ag Safety Videos
There is a new YouTube channel dedicated to providing agricultural safety videos. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …