We told you recently that the first organizational meeting of the new Florida Cattle Enhancement Board was held, as the direct service organization (DSO) is being funded with state dollars approved by the Legislature and Governor. Jim Handley says the dollars handled by this board are completely separate from the Beef Checkoff, but the Florida Beef Council can apply for …
Alabama Agribusiness Council President Looking for New Members
The Alabama Agribusiness Council’s mission is to advocate, promote and enhance the business of agriculture and forestry in the state. They have a variety of groups across the state as members, with one of those being the Alabama Turfgrass Association (ATA). And ATA’s Executive Director, Tricia Roberts, is also the President of the Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) this year. She …
Statement by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Latest Quarterly Export Forecasts for 2016 and 2017
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement on the first forecast for U.S. agricultural exports for fiscal year 2017 and a revised forecast for fiscal year 2016. Both forecasts indicate U.S. agricultural exports have begun to rally and will continue the record-setting pace that began in 2009. …
Meat Production Expected to Rise Next Year
Not only is beef output expected to rise next year, Gary Crawford reports we could see increases in supplies of every meat category. 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 …
Alabama Landowners Can Benefit through EQIP Programs
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants every landowner in the state to know the the sign-up period for 2017 programs is underway through October 14. And Alabama NRCS assistant state conservationist for programs, Steve Musser, says that includes the various programs found through EQIP, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Florida NRCS Invites Landowners to Learn More about EQIP
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants producers to know that a sign-up is underway for 2017 funding. Lisa Harper, district conservationist for Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, says this is through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
USDA Allowing Meat, Egg Products with “No GMO” Label
The Department of Agriculture will begin allowing meat, poultry and egg producers to use labels such as “contains no GMO” or “derived from beef fed no GMO feed.” The guidance announced last week takes effect immediately and gives food makers information and examples on how to label products as non-GMO, known as a Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Presidential Candidates and Agriculture
The presidential candidates are largely at odds over key issues that affect farming and rural America. Hillary Clinton has said she would continue to spend money on commodity payments, crop insurance and disaster aid for family farms that need help in disasters or other tough times. Donald Trump is expected out with specifics on his farm policy in the coming …
Louisiana Flooding to Cost State’s Agriculture $110 Million
Torrential rains that recently caused historic flooding in south Louisiana will cost the state’s agriculture industry at least $110 million. The Louisiana State University AgCenter says that figure is expected to grow as farmers realize the full extent of flood damage. Further, normal seasonal rains are likely to slow floodwaters receding. Many factors – including crop yield and quality reductions, …
USDA to Purchase Surplus Cheese, Continue to Assist Dairy Producers
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack talks with AgNet Media on cheese purchase, extension of dairy MPP As the U.S. Department of Agriculture announces plans to purchase approximately 11 million pounds of cheese from private inventories and to extend the deadline for enrollment in the dairy Margin Protection Program, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks with AgNet Media News Director Sabrina Hill to explain …