Agriculture Secretary Provides Update on Farm Bill Programs

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to farm broadcasters today during the annual National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s Washington Watch. During that talk, he gave an update on where things stand with programs from the new Farm Bill, including their efforts in helping producers through disaster assistance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

Weather Could Force Projected Corn Plantings into Cotton

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When USDA’s planting intentions report was released at the end of March, DTN Senior Analyst Darin Newsom warned that weather could have a profound impact on those projected numbers. And now, Georgia Cotton Commission’s Chris Chammoun says continued wet conditions are indeed forcing some farmers to rethink their planting decisions. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data

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WASHINGTON, May 2, 2014— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the updated 2012 Census of Agriculture data: “The Census results reiterate the continued need for policies that help grow the rural economy from the middle out. The data illustrate the power of USDA efforts to grow the economy and strengthen infrastructure in rural America, create new market …

Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture on Release of the Ag Census

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Montgomery, AL – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the highly-anticipated final results of the 2012 Census of Agriculture. This data provides national, state and county data that are only collected and reported every five years as part of the Census of Agriculture. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan stated, “The release …

Changing Climate Will Result in More Challenges and Opportunities

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A University of Georgia expert says the changing weather trends will create challenges and opportunities for farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Old Farmers

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Everett Griner looks at the new numbers just released. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AgNet This Week: Planting Progress Behind; Possible Cattle Expansion

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This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features a reports on planting progress and cattle expansion. To learn more about these topics and much more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024