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Statement on TPP Negotiations
The National Association of Wheat Growers and U.S. Wheat Associates today join USA Rice Federation, the National Pork Producers Council and the International Dairy Foods Association in the following statment on Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. Minister Amari’s statement in Singapore that none of Japan’s sensitive agricultural items will be fully liberalized may signal the end of hopes for the Trans-Pacific Partnership …
ASA Hails Senate Passage of Waterways Bill Conference Report
From the American Soybean Association: ST. LOUIS (May 22, 2014) – The American Soybean Association welcomed today’s passage by the Senate of the conference report of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). The report, which passed the House overwhelmingly earlier in the week, contains several of ASA’s key policy priorities. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …
Fresh From Florida Exports Increased to $4.1 Billion in 2013
Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released its annual international agriculture report today, revealing exports increased to $4.1 billion last year, an increase of 2 percent from the previous year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
NCGA Applauds House Passage of WRRDA
From the National Corn Growers Association: ST. LOUIS (May 20, 2014) — The National Corn Growers Association praised the U.S. House of Representatives for its vote today passing the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 with a 412-to-4 vote. Now, NCGA urges the Senate to swiftly follow suit, passing this final reauthorization bill to improve the reliability and …
Joint Statement by North American Ag Leaders After Forum in Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico, May 19, 2014—United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture Enrique Martínez and Canada’s Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz issued the joint statement below following today’s agriculture forum in Mexico: “We, the agricultural leaders of North America, met today in Mexico City to reaffirm the benefits of fair and open trade for our economies and …
UF/IFAS Researchers Praised for Scientific Efforts in Seventh Awards Night
This is a release from the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — High-quality scientific research was again in the spotlight as the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences held its annual research awards program May 14 at the Harn Museum. The event brought together dozens of UF/IFAS faculty members, graduate students and stakeholders from around the state. …
Central Florida Natural Resource Steward is Named State’s Farmer of the Year
Gainesville, Fla. –Dennis Carlton has known since he was child that agriculture was his calling. Now that calling has returned to him a coveted honor. His continuing production success and excellent natural resource management persuaded a statewide panel of judges to award him the title of Florida’s 2014 Farmer of the Year. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 9
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Florida Counties Receive Federal Disaster Declaration
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott announced today that the State of Florida received a Presidential Declaration to provide federal assistance to counties impacted by the severe storms and flooding April 28 – May 6, 2014. The declaration for Individual Assistance provides federal assistance to individuals and families who were affected in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …