WASHINGTON, September 27, 2011 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will make payments to more than 160 energy producers in 41 states to support and ensure the production and expansion of advanced biofuels. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Vilsack Defends Emphasis on Small and Local Farms
Some have questioned the current administration’s emphasis on small and local farms, but Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says it’s all apart of growing and maintaining a productive ag sector. Download Audio 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, …
Sunbelt Ag Expo to Feature Variable Rate Irrigation
Chip Blalock with the Sunbelt Ag Expo says attendees to the 34 annual event coming up October 18-20, 2011, will have the opportunity to learn more about the benefits of variable rate irrigation. 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 …
Tracking Down the Fall Colors
Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell tells us how to get the latest information on the fall colors. 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
Meat Thieves
Here is a new crime Everett Griner tells us about that is affecting food safety. 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
Florida Ranch Rodeo and Cowboy Heritage Festival
The 4th annual Florida Ranch Rodeo Finals and Cowboy Heritage Festival will take place this coming Friday & Saturday in Kissimmee, as Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Jim Handley said they are real excited about this year’s event. Download Audio For more information visit www.FloridaCattlemen.org/ranchrodeo. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Becoming Water Wise
In the following two reports we hear from Cliff Treyens of the National Ground Water Association who reminds us that fresh water is a precious and limited resource. Download Audio 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 …
Alabama’s McMillan urges Obama, Congress to make Free Trade Agreements a Reality
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama . . . Chances for passage of the three Free Trade Agreements improved greatly with recent developments in Congress, according to Commissioner John McMillan of the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industry. But, he said, momentum can be lost if partisanship takes precedence over progress and jobs creation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
How to Grow More
Today Everett Griner explains to us how food production must be re-invented. 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
Ag in Review for the Week of September 19, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. 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, …