From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2016 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today made the following statement on her plans to depart the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) at the end of February 2016: “Today is bittersweet for me as I announce my decision to step down as Deputy Secretary at the end of February. I …
Florida Speaker Crisafulli on 2016 Session
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Legislative Quarterly meetings wrapped up today in Tallahassee as a large group of both Cattlemen and Women were on hand for this year’s event. One stop during the legislative visits was the office of Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, Steve Crisafull. I has a chance to talk with him Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive …
Commissioner Putnam Applauds Governor Scott for Signing Water Policy Legislation
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding Governor Scott’s signing of water policy legislation: “In a state as diverse as Florida, water is our common identity. I thank Governor Scott for signing this water policy legislation that will protect the quality and quantity of …
Producers Encouraged to Try Conservation Client Gateway
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants farmers and landowners, who have yet to try their new secure online portal, Conservation Client Gateway, to do so. NRCS Southeast Regional Conservationist, James Tillman, has more information on how this new tool works. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …
Disappointed with WOTUS Veto
Many agriculture groups have expressed their disappointment with President Obama’s veto of the legislation designed to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the U.S. rule. 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 …
USDA Designates 3 Counties in Georgia as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Emanuel, Jenkins and Wayne counties in Georgia as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by excessive rain and moisture that occurred from Aug. 24, 2015, and continues. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Georgia …
Florida Watermelon Queen
Florida Watermelon Queen is Key to FWA’s Marketing Strategy The FL Watermelon Queen is an icon of the Florida watermelon industry. She travels around the United States to trade shows, supermarkets and industry events to promote the FL Watermelon Industry. Laura Land, new president of the Florida Watermelon Association (FWA), believes the FL Watermelon Queen is key to the Sponsored …
Pork Exports Up
Everett Griner talks about pork exports and Japan consuming more pork 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 …
Farm Readiness Program
How to ensure that your produce farm is compliant The new Produce Safety Rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act has some growers concerned about changes they will have to make in order to remain compliant. Dr. David Gombas, senior vice president of food safety and technology at the United Fresh Produce Association, sat down with us to talk about …
Nutrition- A Consumer-Producer Connection
The growing trend in connecting food consumers with producers, and why humans aren’t the only ones reaping the benefits Consumers want to know more – and want more – from their food. And that demand is especially strong for foods with increased nutritional content. Consumers are taking their demands right to the producers, and the producers are listening. Cathy Isom …