Ag Secretary Exclaims Necessity for Immigration Reform

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and farmers across the country are renewing their efforts for comprehensive immigration reform. 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 …

Farmer Testifies About Concerns Regarding Proposed Water Rule

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The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a field hearing earlier this week on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed waters of the U.S. rule where they heard from concerned farmers regarding the possible consequences of the proposal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

Planting Progress Behind Normal

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The week’s USDA Crop Progress Report indicates the planting of fields crops is still running behind what is normal for this time of year. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …

USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers

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Second major small farmer package this year includes research awards, technical assistance and marketing support WASHINGTON, April 29, 2014 – Today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional support and resources for America’s small and midsized farmers and ranchers. Today’s announcement includes $7 million in university research awards in support of small and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …

Bio-Tech Crops

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Everett Griner explains why the bio-tech crops are still challenged. 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 Cattle Enhancement …

Implementation of 2014 Farm Bill Continues

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As USDA continues to move forward with activities to implement The Agricultural Act of 2014, Dr. Gary Adams, vice president of economics and policy analysis for the National Cotton Council, provides some updates. 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 …

President Obama Comments on TPP in Japan

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President Barack Obama met with the Japanese Prime Minister last week where they discussed the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement. 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 …

The Fuel for Food Debate

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Jeff Broin, founder and executive chairman of POET, responds to critics who point to the use of food for fuel as a misuse of resources. 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 …

Georgia Peanut Commission Increases Funding for Research Projects

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The Georgia Peanut Commission board of directors has approved new research project funding for the upcoming research budget year. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Literacy Day

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about Agriculture Literacy Day and the importance of our young students learning about where their food comes from. More information is available online by clicking on Ag Lit Day. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …