New Tool for California Farmers to Stay Informed

AgNet West is pleased to announce its newest tool to deliver agriculture news to California: the weekly AgNet West eNews. Starting February 7, 2013, it will arrive directly in email in-boxes each Thursday. AgNet West eNews is specifically designed for farmers and others interested in California’s agriculture industry. A reader-friendly format will contain timely news stories, links to important agriculture information and …

2013 Cattle Industry Convention is Next Week

Many topics will be discussed next week at the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show in Tampa, Florida as NCBA’s Colin Woodall said one of those will be the farm bill. Download Audio More information about the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention which will take place February 6-9 is on the NCBA website at www.beefusa.org. Sponsored …

Reformation of Congressional Peanut Caucus

With Congress back in action in our nation’s capitol, the Peanut Caucus has once again been put together as Tyron Spearman let’s us know what members of Congress will be looking out for peanut farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay …

Farm Economy Scores Big with Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is expected to pump billions of dollars into the economy, with a large portion of that going directly into the food and farm economy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For …

ASTA Conference Speaker on How Vegetable Seed Industry has Evolved

During this week’s Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference of the American Seed Trade Association, Matthew Johnston, CEO of HM CLAUSE Vegetable Seeds spoke to attendees regarding the global trends of today’s vegetable seed industry. Download Audio Click here for more from the interview with Matthew Johnston. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud …

Oil Spill Adds to Mississippi River Woes

A recent oil spill is adding to the trouble on the Mississippi River already stressed from the drought. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …

GA Cotton Commission Annual Meeting a Success, New Officers Elected

The Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton says they were pleased with the outcome of their annual meeting held earlier this week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida …

Drink Up

Everett Griner explains how wine making is related to agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026

USDA Designates Jackson County in Florida as a Primary Natural Disaster Area With Assistance to Surrounding States

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2013 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Jackson County in Florida as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by the recent drought. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Americans are Big Fans of Chicken Wings

According to the National Chicken Council’s 2013 Wing Report, more than 1.23 billion wing portions will be consumed during the Super Bowl this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, …