This is a statement released this morning by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: WASHINGTON, October 1, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the expiration of authority for 2008 Farm Bill Programs: “Many programs and policies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture were authorized under the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (“2008 Farm Bill”) …
Florida Youth Competes in National Beef Ambassador Contest
One of those taking part in the National Beef Ambassador Competition this past weekend out in Sacramento, California was Alex Lucas from Lake County, Florida who said the beef checkoff is a great program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …
Citrus Growers More Hopeful About Young Tree Survival
Many Florida citrus growers a few years ago were very concerned about high HLB infection rates among their young trees. Some have recently expressed more optimism about their ability to protect young trees from HLB-carrying psyllids. Larry Black, general manager of Peace River Packing Company, tells why he’s in the camp that’s more hopeful about the future of their young …
The Value of the Citrus Season’s First Crop Forecast
Florida citrus industry veteran Allen Morris discusses the value of the season’s first USDA citrus crop forecast, to be issued Oct. 11. He addresses the forecast’s impact on growers, fruit buyers, processors, juice importers and futures traders. Download Audio THANK YOU to our LIVE Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Operation Outdoor Freedom Weekend
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about about Operation Outdoor Freedom Weekend. The Florida Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is inviting those in the agriculture community and other private landowners who have hunt areas on their land to open their lands to wounded warrior hunters in honor of Veteran’s Day. More …
Signup Now for the 2012 Crop Management Seminar
Next month a big event will be held as the 2012 Crop Management Seminar will take place in Tunica, Mississippi. Director of Entomology and Agricultural Research for Cotton Incorporated, Ryan Kurtz, talks about what you can expect from this seminar. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary …
Women Farmers
Everett Griner digs up an interesting statistic. There are more women in ag colleges than men. Surprising? Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …
AgNeTVideos: J & K Canines Effective at Citrus Canker Detection
This AgNeTVideo features a citrus canker detection dog from J&K Canine Academy in a young citrus grove setting. These dogs are well trained and highly effective at detecting citrus canker. They are ready to work for growers who want to economically and efficiently obtain shipping permits for their fresh fruit. For more information about J & K Canine Academy visit …
Ag in Review for the Week of September 24, 2012
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between …
Growers Should Continue Pigweed Management Until First Frost
Even as many fields approach harvest, Jay Ferrel with the University of Florida encourages growers to continue scouting their fields for glyphosate resistant pigweed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …