Splitting up Farm Bill is Not the Way to Go

While some House leaders are looking at splitting up the Farm Bill by separating the food stamp program from it, one top American Farm Bureau Federation official says that’s not the way to go. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …

President Obama Touts Veggies At White House Kids’ Event

This week at the White House, the President and First Lady talked about the role of vegetables in healthy eating, and how and why they feel veggies have gained in popularity in recent years. In this report from Cindy Zimmerman, President Obama’s favorite vegetable is also revealed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Florida Senate Committee To Review Lake Okeechobee Releases

(Tallahassee – News Service of Florida) – As Treasure Coast residents complain about the impact of water released from Lake Okeechobee into the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon, the Senate has set up a select committee to investigate the state and federal management policies for the waterways. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Hours of Service Rule Waived For Livestock Haulers

Official notice of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s decision to grant a 90-day waiver of a new hours-of-service rule for drivers transporting livestock and poultry will be published today in the Federal Register. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

Economic Impact of Child Nutrition

Proper nutrition is not just a health issue but an economic one as well as Duke Storen with Share Our Strength points out important statistics about children who eat school breakfast. Download Audio Although both childhood hunger and obesity is real problem in our country Duke Storen with Share Our Strength believes this is a solvable problem. Download Audio Sponsored …

Sound Economy

Farm economy is staying strong. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026

Sustainability to Be Discussed at Peanut Conference

The 15th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference is just a week away, as it will take place July 18-20 at the Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. This year’s theme is “Making Sustainability Work” and Tyron Spearman has more information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …

Beef Producers Learn About the Checkoff

As many of us know, the Beef Checkoff has been around since the mid-80’s. But in this week’s “Getting to know your beef checkoff”, brought to you by your beef checkoff, we find out not everyone realizes that. Chris Taylor from Baxley, Georgia has an interesting story which explains why producer communications are so important. Download Audio To learn more …

Shrinking Rural Population

Looking at the latest numbers, Tyron Spearman reports today that the U.S. is experiencing a shrinking rural population. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …

USDA Announces Export Promotion Allocations for Fiscal Year 2013

WASHINGTON, July 10, 2013— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) awarded fiscal year 2013 funding to more than 70 U.S. agricultural organizations to help expand commercial export markets for their goods. USDA remains focused on carrying Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …