On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the dedication of Camp Prairie, the first Operation Outdoor Freedom hunt site that is fully accessible and equipped to accommodate the needs of our injured military heroes. Download Audio For more information about Camp Prairie, click on Camp Dedication. For more information about Operation Outdoor Freedom, click on Upcoming …
Vilsack on Farm Bill
Many in the Ag sector are obviously disappointed that Congress was unable to agree upon a five year Farm Bill before the end of the year. But in the following interview, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to Southeast AgNet regarding what he believes needs to happen going forward. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement on the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill: “I am pleased that Congress passed needed middle class tax relief and continued unemployment insurance protection for 2 million unemployed Americans. However, while I am relieved that the agreement reached prevents a spike in the price of dairy and …
Partial Farm Bill Extension Included in Fiscal Cliff Package
The Fiscal Cliff package finally approved by Congress does include a partial Farm Bill extension as well as some important tax extensions for farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
Farm Bill Extension and Estate Tax Issue Approved
While it technically went past the deadline, Congress did finally reach a tax deal and approved the extension of the 2008 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
Smart Choice
Opportunity abounds for all grads seeking a career in agriculture. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Ag Leaders Settle for Farm Bill Extension For Now
Top leaders in both parties on the House and Senate Agriculture committees have agreed to a one-year extension of the 2008 farm bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …
Given the Challenges, Ag Sector Did Quite Well in 2012
Considering the many challenges farmers faced during 2012, USDA chief economist Joe Glauber says the ag sector is in surprisingly good shape. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Census of Agriculture
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Jim Ewing, Acting Director of the Florida office of the USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service urges Florida agriculture producers to participate in the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Download Audio More information is available on the web, including how to respond to the census online, by clicking on USDA Census. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Clean Water
The Clean Water Act turns 40. Everett Griner discusses the problems we still have, just not as bad as it used to be. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …