When the U.S. Senate reconvenes after Thanksgiving, they will be coming back to plenty of heartburn, but not from their holiday meal, but instead from their ongoing debate on food safety legislation. As Ranking Member of the Senate Ag Committee, Saxby Chambliss is still concerned with how the Senate version will affect small farmers, while Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid …
FL Turnover Starting at Ag
This in from the The News Service of Florida: Several top officials at the Department of Agriculture have left the agency ahead of the new incoming administration of Adam Putnam, an agency spokeswoman said. Technically, all of the officials are on leave until the new agency leaders come in in January. Leaving the agency are deputy commissioner Joanne Brown, Consumer …
Feeding Africa
There are changes coming that could change the country. What are they? Everett Griner answers. 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 Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Pumpkin Alternatives
Last year’s shortage of canned pumpkins shouldn’t be the case this year as the pumpkin harvest has been plentiful. But just in case, extension expert, Tammy Roberts, has some ideas for some alternatives that you can use for some of your classic recipes. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Cuban Trade
There is more travel, but less food for Cuba. Why? Everett Griner tells us. 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 Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Some AL Producers Struggled with Dry Conditions This Year
Alabama Farmers Federation President, Jerry Newby, says it has been a mixed bag for Alabama producers this year, as some fought dry and dusty conditions. 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 …
Two IFAS Faculty Win USDA-NIFA Teaching Awards
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two faculty members with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences received accolades for teaching excellence at the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’ annual meeting Nov. 14 in Dallas. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
USDA Announces Support for Forest Land Damaged by Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today said that $18 million will be made available to assist nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) landowners restore lands damaged by natural disasters. The funds are provided through USDA’s Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP). Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Farm City Week Celebrates 55 Years
As consumers prepare for Thanksgiving, yet another tradition goes on this week as we are currently in the midst National Farm-City Week, being held Nov. 19-25. 2010. 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 …