USDA Observes Anniversary to Cut Dairy Farm GHG Emissions

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2010–Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today commemorated the one year anniversary of an historic agreement to help U.S. dairy producers cut greenhouse gas emissions. The agreement was signed during climate change talks in Copenhagen, Denmark on December 15, 2009. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Food Safety Legislation Impact on Producers Explained

There seems to be some confusion regarding the new food safety legislation, therefore American Farm Bureau Federation food safety specialist, Kelli Ludlum, explains what impact it would have on producers. 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 …

Food Costs

2011 food costs sound moderate. What are some of the increases? Everett Griner takes a look and gives us some figures. 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 …

FBC Pleased with Veal Promotion

Florida Beef Council Chairman George Kempfer explains how beef checkoff dollars were able to get veal back on the menu at a popular restaurant chain. 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 …

Unsettled Issue

Farm Subsidies are still a problem. What is the solution? Everett Griner takes a look at this. 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

Senate Passes Food Safety Legislation

The U.S. Senate has passed the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act and now it is up to Congress to reconcile the Senate bill with the House version of food safety reforms by the end of the lame-duck session . Download Audio Some Ag groups are concerned about some of the exemptions in the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. Download Audio …

Ag Organizations Band Together to Urge for Estate Tax Reform

Several farm groups held a news conference today in an effort to urge Congress to act on estate tax reform during the lame duck session. As of now the estate tax will revert back to its pre-2001 exemption amount of $1 million, with a tax rate of 55 percent on January 1, 2011. One of the panelist, Taylor Slade a …

Good Neighbors

Mixed neighborhoods present problems. What kind? What might be the solution? Everett Griner gives us his view. 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

Beef Industry Task Force Sets Priorities

Beef industry leaders recently met to develop the framework for a three-year strategic plan. 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

Dairy Industry using Cottonseed

Cottonseed is an excellent source of fiber, protein and energy, and Tom Wedegaertner with Cotton Incorporated, said that’s why many dairy producers love to have cottonseed for their animals. Download Audio Tom also has developed a new site for dairy producers on whole fuzzy cottonseed. To learn more click Here Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …