Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results, Additional $72.3 Million Soil Health Investment to Support Paris Agreement From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, May 12, 2016 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack shared the first results of USDA’s Building Blocks for Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry, one year after he unveiled the plan at Michigan State …
Science and Feelings Vary in GMO Debate
One topic we are hearing a lot about is GMO labeling, and many in agriculture have concerns with individual state laws instead of a national policy. Chris Galen, senior vice-president of communications with the National Milk Producers Federation, says the science is very clear when it comes to GMO’s but not all agree with it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Deadline for Conservation Program Funding in Florida is May 16
Florida Agricultural Land Owners are being reminded if you are interested in applying for Conservation Program Funding through the state’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, you have until Monday, May 16 to do so. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …
Helping Lawmakers Understand TPP
The 2016 presidential campaign season has sharpened the rhetoric on trade deals, putting pressure on politicians and administration officials. Sabrina Hill has more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …
Yoho and Schrader Praise Funding For Veterinary Services
From the Office of Congressman Ted S. Yoho: Washington D.C. – Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $2.4 million in grants to go towards recruitment, training and retention programs for veterinary services. The veterinary industry has seen increased shortages in both medical and technology services across the country, particularly in our more rural areas. Congressmen Ted Yoho (FL-3) …
Farmers Markets Explosion
The number of farmers markets today is about twice what it was just ten years ago. Daniel Lee looks into how farmers markets have doubled in numbers across the U.S. over the past decade and why they are becoming more and more popular. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …
Conserve Alabama Efforts Continue
A few weeks ago, a big event took place in Montgomery to launch the new Conserve Alabama, an effort to work with communities to conserve Alabama’s natural resources. Dr. William Puckett, Alabama Soil & Water Conservation Committee (SWCC) Executive Director, said “we’re fortunate in recent years to see a reignited interest in knowing where your food comes from and how …
Florida NRCS Seeks Proposals to Protect and Restore Wetlands
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind eligible conservation partners that May 16 is the deadline to apply for funding to help leverage local investments in providing technical and financial resources for wetland protection and improvements on private and Tribal agricultural lands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …
Ag College Enrollment
Everett Griner talks about the lagging enrollment in agriculture colleges in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …
Toolkits
If you’re looking to start a Farmer’s Market or a local food system hub in your area, Cathy Isom lets you know toolkits are available at your fingertips for starting your own farmer’s market or other local food activity. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …