American Farm Bureau Farm Policy Specialist Mary Kay Thatcher says after the surprise defeat of the House Farm Bill, it may be difficult to get the bill back on the House Floor. But Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack reiterates that it is something must be done before the expiration of the 2008 Farm Bill on September 30th. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …
Kudzu Bugs
This is a hard to control insect. Do you have it in some of your plants? Everett Griner tells about his personal experience with them. 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 …
Statement from NCBA President Regarding Failure by the House to Pass 2013 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON (June 20, 2013) — The U.S. House of Representatives in a 195-234 vote failed to pass the 2013 Farm Bill (H.R. 1947) today. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Scott George, a dairy and beef producer from Cody, Wyo., issued the following statement: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Cotton Industry Disappointed House Rejects Bipartisan Farm Legislation
MEMPHIS – The farm legislation rejected by the House would have provided a predictable, long-term safety net while saving more than $40 billion over the next 10 years; reforming and streamlining programs; and providing a basis for the resolution of a long standing trade dispute. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
‘What If’ Budget and New OJ Ad for Department of Citrus
Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman tells about plans to deal with a potentially smaller-than-expected orange crop next season. He also describes a new “flight attendant” OJ commercial. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
U.S. House Fails to Pass 2013 Farm Bill
After the Senate earlier passed their version of the 2013 Farm bill, all eyes turned to see what the House would do and the answer to that question is they have rejected their version of the 5-year bill. Members of the House voted down the $940 billion bill by a vote of 195-234. Many were concerned about the Sponsored ContentCIR …
The Possible Reasons Behind the Trend of Less Milk Consumption
Americans are consuming less dairy than the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Good Health, and USDA Economist Hayden Stewart looks into some possible reasons why. 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 …
New Florida Cattlemen’s President Looking Forward to Upcoming Year
During this last day of the 2013 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island, the General Membership Meeting took place this morning where the officers for the upcoming year were installed. Wes Williamson of Okeechobee took over the reigns as FCA President, and Summer Best was able to talk with him about the convention along with insight for his year …
Efforts to Allow More Southern Timber Land in Green Building Projects
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam joined agriculture department leaders from other southern states to sign a resolution requesting the U.S. Green Building Council to recognize sustainable timber programs. 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 …
Citrus Industry eNews: Research and Citrus Economics
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive has lots of timely news and a report on how research may turn bad citrus economics around. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …