WASHINGTON (Jan. 28, 2013) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has learned that as of Feb. 1, Japan will begin accepting beef and beef products from cattle under 30 months of age. The new terms and conditions expand market access from cattle under 20 months to cattle under 30 months. It is estimated that this change in protocol will …
Census of Agriculture Data Can Help Farmers on a National & Local Level
Jim Ewing, acting director of the Florida office of the USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, reminds farmers and ranchers that the Census of Agriculture is often the only way to capture important agricultural data. 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 …
Senators Look to Extend Disaster Assistance Programs
Several senators have introduced legislation to extend ag disaster programs that expired at the end of fiscal year 2011 and were not included in the nine month Farm Bill extension. 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 …
Monsanto Researching Nematode Resistant Cotton Varieties
Lauren Stratman, marketing manager for Delta Pine, says that they are excited for some new varieties coming down the pipeline that would assist southeastern cotton growers with nematode issues. 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 …
FL NRCS Accepting Applications for Four EQIP Initiatives
FL NRCS Acting State Conservationist Roney Guiterrez says they are now accepting applications for four EQIP initiatives. 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
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight In Memoriam – Doyle Conner
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the passing last month of former Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle Conner (1928 – 2012). Doyle Conner was in college when elected to the state House, rose to be the youngest Speaker of the House ever and served as Commissioner of Agriculture for 30 years (1961 – 1991). More information …
ASTA: CA Seed Researcher Comments On Intellectual Property Rights
In her presentation to a Chinese delegation attending this week’s American Seed Trade Association Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference in Arizona, Dr Cecilia Chi Nam, Director of Science and Technology from University of California, Davis, says the rights for companies to protect their investments are critical to advancement of seed technologies needed to keep driving vegetable varieties forward. Her comments …
ASTA – Intellectual Property Rights & Impact On New Seed Varieties
Vegetable Farmers throughout North America should be interested in these comments from Tim Johnson, President of Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc at this week’s American Seed Trade Association Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference in Arizona. Speaking to a Chinese delegation of seed company operatives at the ASTA conference, Johnson addressed the important area of intellectual property rights as Chinese companies seek …
Agri-Burbia?
Everett Griner talks today about another new term for agriculture. 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
ASTA – American Seed Trade Association Veggie/Flower Conference
Farmers certainly know seeds are the basis from which all crops come, but there’s a lot more going into research and development of vegetable seeds nowadays than many farmers may realize. At the annual ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference this week in Scottsdale, AZ, top level seed company executives and marketers have again gathered to do business and learn …