Ag Committee to Markup Roberts GMO Labeling Bill Thursday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops

The Senate Agriculture Committee will markup Chairman Pat Roberts GMO labeling bill Thursday. Roberts released a draft of the bill last week that drew applause from many agriculture groups. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

President “Cautiously Optimistic” Congress Will OK Trans-Pacific Partnership

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Will Congress ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement this year? Gary Crawford reports that President Obama speculated on that in a meeting with state governors this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

Ethanol Industry Leaders Gather in Orlando

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release

From Growth Energy: ORLANDO, FL — Today, Growth Energy, the leading trade organization representing ethanol producers and supporters, kicked off its seventh annual Executive Leadership Conference at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. The organization’s leadership opened the conference with addresses to the membership, and the first panel of the day focused on “The E15 Revolution,” where retailers …

More Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week announced a new step to support farmers transitioning to certified organic production. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida 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 …

Plenty of Peanuts Across the Globe

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Peanuts

As you may know, there are plenty of peanuts across the globe, and Tyron Spearman reports who some of the countries are that have become real competition for U.S. peanut farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle …

Targeted Conservation Projects in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Water

Nearly $7 million will be invested in Alabama through two conservation projects thanks to funding from the Regional Conservation Partnership Program administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …

Planting Intentions Surveys Starting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans

Spring planting season is just around the corner and what farmers plan to plant is important information for many. Thus, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will once again be conducting their annual March Agricultural Survey. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the …

A Look at the Decade Ahead for U.S. Cotton

Randall Weiseman Cotton, Field Crops

Some are wondering whether U.S. cotton can rebound from its current low point in acreage and prices. With more on that story, here’s Gary Crawford. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

ASTA Urges Action on Senator Roberts’ Food Labeling Proposal

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From the American Seed Trade Association: Alexandria, Va.—February 22, 2016—The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) applauds Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts for his leadership in introducing a commonsense food-labeling proposal to bring Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …