FROM THE WHITE HOUSE: As part of the continued effort to combat antibiotic resistance, today the Obama Administration is convening a “White House Forum on Antibiotic Stewardship” to bring together key human and animal health constituencies involved in antibiotic stewardship—the development, promotion, and implementation of activities to ensure the responsible use of antibiotics. As part of the event, more than …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Summer BreakSpot Program 2015
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about the Summer BreakSpot program, which fills the nutrition gap by providing free nutritious meals to children during the summer months. Download Audio To learn more click, Summer BreakSpot. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by visiting …
Additional Acres Eligible for CRP Enrollment
USDA has announced an additional 800,000 acres of highly environmentally sensitive land may be enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program under certain wetland and wildlife initiatives that provide several benefits on the same land. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle …
Fruit Revival
Everett Griner talks about persimmons making a comeback in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
Hens and Eggs-Part 2
The first part of this series looked into the reasons the chickens may not be laying eggs. In this last part of the series, Cathy Isom gives us some tips to make sure those backyard chickens will produce eggs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review May 29
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, celebrating rural electrification, saving farmers a road trip, and Asian Pacific American Island Heritage Month. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.usda.rd.gov www.usda.nrcs.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
USDA Announces Restart of Biomass Crop Assistance Program for Renewable Energy
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, June 1, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that incentives will resume this summer for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners interested in growing and harvesting biomass for renewable energy. The support comes through the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP), which was reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. BCAP provides …
Today is the Conservation Filing Deadline
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds producers today, June 1, is the deadline to file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form (form AD-1026) with their local USDA Service Center. You can do so by either by stopping by your local USDA Service Center or postmarking it today. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
Southwest Florida Research and Education Center Expanding
The University of Florida’s Southwest Florida Research and Education Center recently broke ground on a 7,000-square-foot expansion, something that really pleases Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources at UF. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …
U.S. Ag Export Forecast Shows Strong Demand
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released its third quarter Outlook for U.S. agricultural trade. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …