Sen. Saxby Chambliss’ Statement on the Farm Bill

Today, U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R- Ga., former chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, voted against final passage of S.3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012. Below is his statement: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Summer Sweet Corn

Sweet corn is a southern favorite for every summer holiday, weekend gathering or just a regular weeknight meal. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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, …

Statement From Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on U.S. Senate Approval of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2012– Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the U.S. Senate’s approval of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act: “I’m very pleased that the Senate acted in bipartisan spirit today to approve the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …

House Ag Will Address Farm Bill After July 4 Recess

The House Agriculture Committee is scheduled to begin their Farm Bill markup on July 11, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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

Putnam says Water Continues to be Major Challenge for FL Farmers

When it comes to challenges facing our farmers, Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says that water continues to be on the top of the list. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 …

Opponents to Sugar Program Turn their Attention to the House

the Farm Bill debate in the Senate has been an up and down ride for the sugar industry and the roller coaster will likely continue on into the House. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

House Joins Senate in Defunding USDA Testing Program

The House will be addressing the fiscal year 2013 Agriculture appropriations bill on the floor next week, A budget that passed the House Appropriations Committee without funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Microbiological Data Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

Citrus Industry eNews: Ackerman on OJ; Wildlife BMPs; Putnam Talks

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Ackerman Discusses OJ Sales, Fresh Oranges, Brazilian Citrus Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Attends FCA Convention

Today is the last day of the 2012 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention here in Marco Island as a good crowd was on hand for last night’s Cattlemen’s Supper. One of those was Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam who I was able to catch up with afterwards to chat about some of the issues he talked with cattle producers about. …

Organic Growth

Folks are finding that organic farming has its limits. Everett Griner tells us about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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