Lillian Salerno, Acting Administrator for USDA’s Rural Business Services Agency, reminds Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by USDA in past decades that the extended deadline to file a claim is coming up on May 1, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
House Sets Farm Bill Markup Date
House Ag Committee Chairman Frank Lucas says his committee will markup the 2013 Farm Bill on May 15th. Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow also plans to markup a new farm bill next month, though she has not set a specific date. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Petition Filed in Supreme Court against GHG Regulations
A petition was filed this week in the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare. National Cattlemen Beef Association’s Deputy Environmental Counsel, Ashley McDonald, talks about what imposing these regulations mean for cattle producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Bioenergy Group Urges Veto of Bill That Ends Renewable Fuel Act
From The News Service of Florida: The Florida Biofuels & Bioenergy Association wants Gov. Rick Scott to veto a bill (HB 4001) that would lift the 2008 state law requiring gasoline sold by a terminal suppliers or wholesalers to be blended with ethanol. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Home Grown
Today, Everett Griner talks about an age old question. Does home grown really taste better? 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
Beef Checkoff Reaching Out to New Target with New Ad Campaign
A new “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner.” campaign is debuting this month, labeled the “Above All Else” campaign. 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, …
Specialty Crops the Focus of Congressional Hearing
A House Agriculture Subcommittee met to examine specialty crop priorities for the 2013 Farm Bill earlier this week. Where growers from the specialty crop community, including Georgia vegetable farmer Bill Brim, spoke on the effectiveness of current programs and the need for immigration reform. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Safety of Antimicrobial Use in Poultry Production Reaffirmed
From the National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 25, 2013 – Food-grade antimicrobials are approved for use by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and classified as “Generally Recognized As Safe” by the FDA at the recommended use levels as a very safe and effective way to kill or inhibit the growth of any potential foodborne pathogens, like Salmonella, on …
Florida Agriculture-500 Years in the Making: Florida’s Historic Naval Stores Industry
As part of a series of features called “Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making,” Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the unique history of Florida’s forestry industry. Download Audio Click Here to hear Putnam tell numerous other interesting stories about Florida’s agricultural history. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Numeric Nutrient Plan Backed in Florida Senate
From The News Service of Florida: After years of litigation with the federal government, the Senate on Wednesday approved a bill that would allow the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to move forward with new water-quality standards. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …